salary$127,940 a year$62 an hour · median pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$105,160per year
Top pay (top 10%)$164,200per year
Jobs in the area3,050people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Chicago?
Cheap. Rent of $1,983 a month takes 18.6% of the median physician assistant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Chicago, IL?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area is $127,940 a year ($62 an hour). Most earn between $105,160 and $164,200.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Chicago?
Typical rent of $1,983 a month takes 18.6% of the median physician assistant salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area.