salary$133,750 a year$64 an hour · median pay in the Springfield, IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$97,440per year
Top pay (top 10%)$158,310per year
Jobs in the area50people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Springfield?
Cheap. Rent of $1,264 a month takes 11.3% 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 Springfield, IL?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Springfield, IL area is $133,750 a year ($64 an hour). Most earn between $97,440 and $158,310.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Springfield?
Typical rent of $1,264 a month takes 11.3% 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 Springfield, IL metro area.