Physician Assistants Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $129,790 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $62.40
10th percentile $105,200
90th percentile $161,100
Employed locally 80
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $105,200
    25th
    $121,940
    50th (median)
    $129,790
    75th
    $140,470
    90th
    $161,100

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 174% Median Physician Assistants salary is 74% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Physician Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $156,450
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $154,550
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $154,540
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $153,630
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $144,840
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $144,500

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,680
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,630
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,940
    Nurse Practitioners $125,510
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $51,700
    Pharmacists $135,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Springfield, IL is $62.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.11 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Springfield, IL is 2.6% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $105,200 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $121,940.