Physician Assistants Salary in East Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $135,570 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $65.18
10th percentile $100,960
90th percentile $170,520
Employed locally 50
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $100,960
    25th
    $118,600
    50th (median)
    $135,570
    75th
    $143,720
    90th
    $170,520

    Top-paying metros for Physician Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $215,600
    Napa, CA $183,930
    Vallejo, CA $180,540
    Modesto, CA $178,520
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $167,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,090

    Related occupations in East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$81,950
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$62,810
    Pharmacy Technicians$40,480
    Dental Hygienists$81,680
    Emergency Medical Technicians$36,990
    Physicians, All Other$259,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in East Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in East Central Illinois is $65.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.34 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in East Central Illinois is 1.7% above the national median of $133,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physician Assistants in East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $100,960 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $118,600.