How much does a physician assistant make in Springfield?
$133,800a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $64.30 an hour or $11,150 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.30
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 153 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $97,440Median: $133,800Highest 10%: $158,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $97,440 | $46.85 | |
| 25th | $118,400 | $56.92 | |
| Median | $133,800 | $64.30 | |
| 75th | $147,200 | $70.76 | |
| 90th | $158,300 | $76.11 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for physician assistants.
| Champaign, IL | $140,000 |
| Davenport, IA | $137,400 |
| St. Louis, MO | $136,100 |
| Peoria, IL | $133,200 |
| Chicago, IL | $127,900 |
| Rockford, IL | $127,800 |
| Paducah, KY | $125,000 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $438,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $218,300 |
| Pediatrician | $217,000 |
| Dentist | $209,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $167,300 |
| Pharmacist | $135,400 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,200 |
| Physical Therapist | $116,000 |
| Occupational Therapist | $102,800 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | $98,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $64.30 ($133,800 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $133,800 against $135,900 nationally, 2% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $132,000, so Springfield pays 1% more.
Where does Springfield rank for physician assistant pay?
153 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician assistant make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $97,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $158,300 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.