May 2025 OEWS estimate
Physician Assistant Salary in Chicago, IL
The median annual salary is $127,940, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$127,940
Mean annual salary
$134,170
Employment estimate
3,050
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $127,940 |
| Mean annual salary | $134,170 |
| 10th percentile | $105,160 |
| 25th percentile | $122,780 |
| 50th percentile | $127,940 |
| 75th percentile | $145,600 |
| 90th percentile | $164,200 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Chicago, IL median
- $127,940
- U.S. median
- $135,880
- Difference
- 5.8%
What the data shows
- Physician Assistants in Chicago, IL earn 5.8% less than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $122,780–$145,600.
- BLS estimates employment at 3,050 workers in this metro area.