Physician Assistants Salary in Northwest Illinois

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

Median annual salary $126,860 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $60.99
10th percentile $103,730
90th percentile $150,780
Employed locally 30
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $103,730
    25th
    $109,580
    50th (median)
    $126,860
    75th
    $132,120
    90th
    $150,780

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$79,540
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,550
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,160
    Dental Hygienists$84,900
    Emergency Medical Technicians$35,610
    Nurse Practitioners$128,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Northwest Illinois is $60.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.92 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Northwest Illinois is 4.8% below 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $103,730 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $109,580.