DOL Median (Illinois)
$72,643
vs National
-19.3%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$78,703
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$72,643
-19.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physician Assistants in Illinois earns $72,643 in nominal terms, which is 19.3% below the national average of $90,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $78,703 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Illinois
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| One Medical Group | $146,016 | 2 |
| ONE MEDICAL GROUP, P.C. | $112,320 | 1 |
| 1Life Healthcare, Inc. | $105,040 | 1 |
| CARDIAC SURGERY ASSOCIATES SC | $77,000 | 1 |
| FAMILY PRACTICE ASSOCIATES | $68,286 | 1 |
| John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County | $50,627 | 2 |
| ALIVIO MEDICAL CENTER | N/A | 1 |
| CARLE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Physician Assistants
Rochester, MN · $189,750Franklin, VA · $150,000Travis AFB, CA · $140,000Watertown, NE · $140,000Clovis, CA · $135,200Top-Paying Roles in Illinois
Surgeons, All Other · $350,000Cardiologists · $300,000General Internal Medicine Physicians · $230,000Physicians, All Other · $230,000Orthodontists · $216,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Physician Assistants make in Illinois?
The median Physician Assistants salary in Illinois is $72,643 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Physician Assistants?
A Physician Assistants in Illinois earns 19.3% less than the national median of $90,000, or $78,703 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.