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120+ Physician Assistant Jobs in Illinois

Physician Assistant positions in Illinois with $100K-$140K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.

120+ positions available

120+ Physician Assistant Jobs in Illinois Available Now

These 98 roles pay ~$166k median with 5.1/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Healthcare United logo

Dermatology Physician Assistant Opportunity in Northwestern Illinois (Earn up to $180k)

Healthcare United

Physician AssistantRemote
120k - $180k
Top 5%

in Dermatology (PA)

West Coast Wound logo

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (FT or PT)

West Coast WoundGreat Workplace

Top 5%

in Wound Care (PA)

Springfield Clinic logo

Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Family Medicine - Pekin

Springfield Clinic

Top 10%

in Family Medicine (PA)

Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group logo

Physician Assistant– Cardiac Support

Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group

Top 5%

in Cardiology (PA)

Tides Mental Health logo

Physician Assistant (Full- or Part-Time)

Tides Mental Health

Hybrid
Top 25%

in Physician Assistant roles

Duly Health and Care logo

Physician Assistant, Dermatology

Duly Health and Care

Top 25%

in Dermatology (PA)

Duly Health and Care logo

Physician Assistant, Dermatology, Full-time

Duly Health and Care

Top 25%

in Dermatology (PA)

Springfield Clinic logo

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner- Occupational Medicine - Springfield

Springfield Clinic

Top 25%

in Physician Assistant roles

HASC PERSONNEL SERVICES logo

Physician Assistant

HASC PERSONNEL SERVICES

Top 25%

in Physician Assistant roles

Healthcare United logo

Physician Assistant | Dermatology | Earn up to $180K | Bonus Eligible | Northwestern Illinois

Healthcare United

Top 25%

in Dermatology (PA)

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush logo

Physician Assistant (Temporary)

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush

Top 25%

in Primary Care (PA)

PCC Community Wellness Center logo

Physician Assistant - Trainee

PCC Community Wellness Center

Top 25%

in Family Medicine (PA)

Gateway Regional Medical Center logo

Physician Assistant - Occupational Health - PRN

Gateway Regional Medical Center

Physician AssistantGranite City, IL
17.5-$26.24 per hour
1w ago
Top 25%

in Physician Assistant roles

Well Now logo

Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner Fellowship

Well Now

Top 25%

in Urgent Care (PA)

Well Now logo

Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner Fellowship

Well Now

Top 25%

in Urgent Care (PA)

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush logo

Physician Assistant (Orthopedic Surgery)

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush

Top 25%

in Orthopedic Surgery (PA)

Midwestern University logo

Assistant Professor- IL- Physician Assistant Studies

Midwestern University

Above avg

in Physician Assistant roles

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How Illinois Compares for Physician Assistant Pay

Illinois against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own physician assistant postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.

Median advertised
$143k
Pay rank
#12 of 51
Work-life balance
5.1/10 · #31
Open listings
824

Physician Assistant roles in Illinois advertise $10k above the $133k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Alaska leads at $174k.

Physician Assistant median pay and work-life-balance score, Illinois compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs ILWLBListings
Illinois (this page)$143k5.1/10824
Alaska#1$174k+$31k6.8/1026
California#2$165k+$22k5.2/101505
Wisconsinborders$138k−$6k5.1/10486
Kentuckyborders$133k−$11k5.1/1081
Indianaborders$130k−$13k5.7/10134
Missouriborders$129k−$15k5.5/10189
Iowaborders$116k−$28k5.0/10138

“borders” = shares a border with Illinois; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.

Illinois Jobs

120+ physician assistant positions in Illinois

Competitive Pay

Earn $100K-$140K with benefits

Updated Daily

New positions added daily

Physician Assistant Jobs in Illinois: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance

Illinois offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking physician assistant jobs in illinois. With 120+ open positions and salaries ranging from $36K to $200K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Physician Assistant Jobs in Illinois on this page have an average score of 7.2/10, with 10% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.

Leading employers currently hiring for physician assistant jobs in illinois include Healthcare United, Springfield Clinic, Duly Health and Care, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, and more. Positions span physician assistant jobs illinois. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for physician assistant jobs in illinois, Sailor Health (score: 97.0/100), GLOBAL OUTREACH TELEREHABILITATION (score: 96.8/100), Talkiatry (score: 96.4/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.

According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $107K, trending up 1.3% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 79,590+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do physician assistants earn in Illinois?

Listed physician assistants in Illinois on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $36K to $200K per year, with a median near $110K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.

Are there remote or hybrid physician assistants jobs available?

Yes — about 10% of current physician assistants listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.

Which physician assistants jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every physician assistant role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring physician assistants in Illinois right now?

Employers currently hiring for physician assistant roles include Healthcare United, Springfield Clinic, Duly Health and Care, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many physician assistant jobs in illinois are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 120+ physician assistants positions in Illinois listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.

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