Physician Assistants Salary in South Illinois

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

Median annual salary $134,990 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $64.90
10th percentile $101,810
90th percentile $168,010
Employed locally 190
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $101,810
    25th
    $106,790
    50th (median)
    $134,990
    75th
    $141,430
    90th
    $168,010

    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 South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$80,230
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,730
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,490
    Occupational Therapists$83,200
    Physicians, All Other$339,350
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$63,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in South Illinois is $64.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physician Assistants salary in South Illinois is 1.3% 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $101,810 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,790.