How much does a physician assistant make in Illinois?
$132,000a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in Illinois. That is $63.44 an hour or $11,000 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.44
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $105,200Median: $132,000Highest 10%: $162,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $105,200 | $50.56 | |
| 25th | $122,800 | $59.03 | |
| Median | $132,000 | $63.44 | |
| 75th | $145,600 | $70.00 | |
| 90th | $162,300 | $78.04 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $141,100 |
| Champaign, IL | $140,000 |
| Davenport, IA | $137,400 |
| St. Louis, MO | $136,100 |
| Springfield, IL | $133,800 |
| Peoria, IL | $133,200 |
| Chicago, IL | $127,900 |
| Rockford, IL | $127,800 |
| Paducah, KY | $125,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physician assistants.
| 33. Nebraska | $133,000 |
| 34. Ohio | $132,100 |
| 35. Indiana | $132,100 |
| 36. Illinois | $132,000 |
| 37. Michigan | $131,500 |
| 38. Maine | $131,200 |
| 39. Florida | $129,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $63.44 ($132,000 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $132,000 against $135,900 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Illinois rank for physician assistant pay?
Illinois ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays physician assistants the most?
Cape Girardeau, MO-IL, with a median of $141,100 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.