salary$127,800 a year$61 an hour · median pay in the Rockford, IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$106,480per year
Top pay (top 10%)$158,270per year
Jobs in the area60people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Rockford?
Cheap. Rent of $1,218 a month takes 11.4% 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 Rockford, IL?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Rockford, IL area is $127,800 a year ($61 an hour). Most earn between $106,480 and $158,270.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Rockford?
Typical rent of $1,218 a month takes 11.4% 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 Rockford, IL metro area.