Physician Assistants Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Illinois
Physician Assistants in Illinois earn a median salary of $128,282 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -3.7% vs the national median of $133,260. An estimated 3,920 physician assistants are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $119,330 to $135,570 depending on location.
$128,282
Avg median salary in Illinois
$135,570
Highest paying metro
$119,330
Lowest paying metro
3,920
Employed in Illinois
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Physician Assistants salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Central Illinois | $135,570 | $118,600 | $143,720 | 50 |
| South Illinois | $134,990 | $106,790 | $141,430 | 190 |
| West Central Illinois | $132,250 | $123,570 | $149,300 | 80 |
| Springfield, IL | $129,790 | $121,940 | $140,470 | 80 |
| Champaign, IL | $129,570 | $111,980 | $135,170 | 70 |
| Rockford, IL | $127,980 | $111,490 | $140,320 | 100 |
| Northwest Illinois | $126,860 | $109,580 | $132,120 | 30 |
| Bloomington, IL | $123,490 | $103,380 | $130,430 | 50 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $122,990 | $117,210 | $136,980 | 3,180 |
| Peoria, IL | $119,330 | $106,080 | $137,090 | 90 |