salary$133,170 a year$64 an hour · median pay in the Peoria, IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$106,730per year
Top pay (top 10%)$156,690per year
Jobs in the area110people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Peoria?
Cheap. Rent of $1,152 a month takes 10.4% 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 Peoria, IL?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Peoria, IL area is $133,170 a year ($64 an hour). Most earn between $106,730 and $156,690.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Peoria?
Typical rent of $1,152 a month takes 10.4% 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 Peoria, IL metro area.