Physician Associate Salary in Chicago, Illinois

How much does a Physician Associate make in Chicago, IL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Physician Associate in Chicago, IL is $129,304. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $109,685 to a high of $154,818, with most professionals earning between $119,035 and $142,659.

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Common responsibilities of a Physician Associate

Participate with the Director and Chief of Staff in the management of the hospital's health care programs, particularly in the areas where integration of research programs can have a beneficial effect either directly or indirectly on patient care.

October 01, 2022

Manage staff, including but not limited to recruitment, completing annual evaluations, managing human resource issues, hosting team meetings, mentoring staff and providing career development opportunities and providing leadership during times of change.

October 24, 2022

Demonstrates participation and knowledge in the facility's Compliance and Business Integrity Program to prevent violations of the law as well as maintaining high ethical standards.

January 12, 2023

Performs other duties pursuant to clinical responsibility, such as arranging follow-up for patients, obtaining informed consent from patient for procedures they are credentialed to perform, recalling patients for further evaluation and treatment, escorting patients, when necessary, to other areas of the hospital, etc.

February 28, 2023

Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

March 07, 2023

Assists in the assessment of patient needs and treatment plan by taking vital signs, blood pressure, patient history, medication listing, and determining chief complaint.

March 14, 2023

Supports the overall success of Patient Financial Services by demonstrating flexibility, collaboration, and cooperation in a High Performance Work Team (HPWT) environment while maintaining a quality output and a high level of production.

March 16, 2023

Requires building strong collaborative working relationships with executive leadership, physician compensation & contracting, benefits, strategic business partners, organizational and functional leaders across the system and in each region.

May 02, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Physician Associate in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

119035

142659

129304

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

119577

143502

129947

What is the average salary for Physician Associate in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Physician Associate in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Physician Associate ranges from $119,035 to $142,659 with the average base salary of $129,304. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $119,577 to $143,502 with the average total cash compensation of $129,947.

View Average Salary for Physician Associate as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$129,304	$119,035 - $142,659
Bonus	$643	$543 - $844
Total Pay	$129,947	$119,577 - $143,502

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Physician Associate Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,704 - $143,461	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,704 - $143,461	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,568 - $143,298	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,659 - $143,407	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,659 - $143,407	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,980 - $140,196	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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