Healthcare Aurora, IL Pop. 197,757

Physician Assistant Salary in Aurora, Illinois

The median physician assistant salary in Aurora, IL is $122,230 per year, which is 3% below the national median and 0.0% above the Illinois state average.

City Median
$122,230
vs State Avg
+$0
vs National
$-3,780
Cost of Living
95%

Physician Assistant Salary in Aurora by Experience

In Aurora, an entry-level physician assistant earns around $85,360, while experienced professionals earn up to $157,140 per year. The local cost of living index is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$85,360
$-2,640 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$122,220
$-3,780 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$157,140
$-4,860 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Aurora, IL

Percentile Aurora
10th Percentile $81,480
25th Percentile $102,820
Median (50th) $122,230
75th Percentile $146,470
90th Percentile $168,780

Physician Assistant Salary in Other Illinois Cities

Naperville, IL
$138,611
Pop. 149,540
Chicago, IL
$137,351
Pop. 2,693,976
Springfield, IL
$109,629
Pop. 114,394
Rockford, IL
$105,848
Pop. 148,655

How to Become a Physician Assistant in Aurora

Education

Most physician assistant positions require a master's degree. Aurora and the surrounding Illinois area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Clinical AssessmentPharmacologySurgical AssistingPatient CommunicationEMR SystemsDiagnosis

Job Outlook

Nationally, physician assistant employment is projected to grow 28% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Aurora may vary based on local industry and population growth.