Physician Assistant Jobs in Illinois
Across 147 live Physician Assistant listings in Illinois, median advertised pay is $152K (75th percentile $171K), based on the 113 that state a salary; Illinois ranks 21st of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are CVS Health (21), Northwestern Memorial Healthcare (21), Healthcare United (12).
147+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 16, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
147+ Physician Assistant Jobs in Illinois Available Now
These 113 roles pay ~$152k median with 5.1/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Physician Assistant - ACCESS Brandon
ACCESS Community Health NetworkBrandon, IL
Physician Assistant, PA-C, Neurosurgery, Libertyville - Full Time
Advocate HealthLibertyville, IL
Cardiology Physician Assistant | Four-Day Week & Rounding Stipend | Cherry Valley, Illinois
Healthcare UnitedCherry Valley, IL
Gastroenterology Physician Assistant | Four-Day Week & No Call | Cherry Valley, Illinois
Healthcare UnitedCherry Valley, IL
Physician Assistant
Montefiore Mount VernonEmployer score · SilverSt. Charles, IL
Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (with RNFA) - Otolaryngology Endocrine Surge
Northwestern Memorial HealthcareEmployer score · SilverWinfield, IL
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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.
Physician Assistant pay in Illinois sits level with the $135k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Alaska leads at $168k.
| State | Median pay | vs IL | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois (this page) | $137k | — | 5.2/10 | 1008 |
| Alaska#1 | $168k | +$31k | 5.2/10 | 37 |
| California#2 | $163k | +$25k | 4.9/10 | 1817 |
| Kentuckyborders | $139k | +$1k | 4.8/10 | 87 |
| Wisconsinborders | $138k | +$0k | 5.1/10 | 478 |
| Indianaborders | $126k | −$11k | 5.1/10 | 207 |
| Missouriborders | $122k | −$15k | 5.5/10 | 247 |
| Iowaborders | $117k | −$20k | 4.7/10 | 184 |
“borders” = shares a border with Illinois; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Physician Assistant Jobs in Illinois: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.
Illinois offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking physician assistant jobs in illinois. With 147+ open positions, 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 6.3/10, with 55% with no on-call requirements, 35% with no weekends. 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, Northwestern Memorial Healthcare, Chestnut Health, ACCESS Community Health Network, 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, BetterHelp (score: 95.9/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) 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 $106K, trending up 3.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 32,313+ 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.
A few things worth knowing
About PA jobs in Illinois.
How much do physician assistants earn in Illinois?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of physician assistants. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid physician assistants jobs available?
Some physician assistants roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. 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. Among current listings, 55% with no on-call and 35% with no weekends. 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, Northwestern Memorial Healthcare, Chestnut Health, ACCESS Community Health Network, 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 147 physician assistants positions in Illinois listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Physician Assistant Jobs in Illinois
CVS Health21 open roles here · WLB 61/100
- Northwestern Memorial Healthcare21 open roles here · WLB 68/100
Illinois Bone and Joint Institute12 open roles here · WLB 64/100Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush9 open roles here · WLB 76/100
Chestnut Health6 open roles here · WLB 75/100Anderson Hospital4 open roles here · WLB 75/100
- Advocate Health3 open roles here · WLB 41/100