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Physician Assistants average salary by city in Illinois
- Champaign$138,360
- Chicago$134,170
- Peoria$132,850
- Springfield$131,750
- Rockford$128,200
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign | $138,360 | $139,950 | $139,250 | $99,127 | 93 |
| Chicago | $134,170 | $127,940 | $122,780 | $96,471 | 104 |
| Peoria | $132,850 | $133,170 | $123,080 | $95,634 | 91 |
| Springfield | $131,750 | $133,750 | $118,390 | $94,937 | 93 |
| Rockford | $128,200 | $127,800 | $113,480 | $92,686 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1071.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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