How much does a physician assistant make in Peoria?
$133,200a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $64.02 an hour or $11,100 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.02
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 159 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $106,700Median: $133,200Highest 10%: $156,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $106,700 | $51.31 | |
| 25th | $123,100 | $59.17 | |
| Median | $133,200 | $64.02 | |
| 75th | $152,900 | $73.51 | |
| 90th | $156,700 | $75.33 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for physician assistants.
| Champaign, IL | $140,000 |
| Davenport, IA | $137,400 |
| St. Louis, MO | $136,100 |
| Springfield, IL | $133,800 |
| Chicago, IL | $127,900 |
| Rockford, IL | $127,800 |
| Paducah, KY | $125,000 |
Related jobs in Peoria
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Nurse Anesthetist | $310,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $241,900 |
| Physician | $224,700 |
| Dentist | $168,800 |
| Optometrist | $166,600 |
| Pharmacist | $139,900 |
| Veterinarian | $135,900 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,900 |
| Physical Therapist | $98,860 |
| Occupational Therapist | $96,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Peoria?
The median hourly pay in the Peoria, IL metro area is $64.02 ($133,200 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Peoria than the national average?
No: $133,200 against $135,900 nationally, 2% less.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $132,000, so Peoria pays 1% more.
Where does Peoria rank for physician assistant pay?
159 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician assistant make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $106,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $156,700 or more.
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.