Physician Assistant Salary in Illinois
Based on 4K+ workers in Illinois
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IL)
$122,990
$59.13/hr
vs National Average
$131,771
-6.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$102K – $156K
4K employed in Illinois
Salary Distribution — Physician Assistant in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $102,420 |
| 25th percentile | $111,070 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $122,990 |
| 75th percentile | $135,850 |
| 90th percentile | $156,340 |
Historical Salary Trend — Physician Assistant in Illinois vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $126,460 |
| 2023 | $118,400 |
| 2024 | $122,990 |
| Year | Illinois Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $126,460 | $119,792 |
| 2023 | $118,400 | $128,247 |
| 2024 | $122,990 | $131,771 |