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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.

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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.

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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 $127K to $166K, 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 8/10, with 100% with no on-call requirements, 100% with no weekends. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.

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 $127K to $166K per year, with a median near $127K. 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?

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, 100% with no on-call and 100% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

What types of employers hire physician assistants?

Physician assistants are hired by hospitals, health systems, group practices, telehealth companies, and community clinics. WeekdayDoc lists verified roles across these settings, each screened for work-life balance.

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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