Physician Assistant Salary Comparison
Chicago, ILvsLos Angeles, CA
Higher Salary
Los Angeles, CA
pays $7,271 more (5.3% higher)
But Chicago, IL has better purchasing power after cost of living!
Chicago, IL
$129,635
/year
Hourly Rate$62.32/hr
Entry Level (10th %)$83,329
Senior Level (90th %)$194,325
Cost of Living Index105.4
COL-Adjusted Salary$122,993
Jobs in Area172
Los Angeles, CA
$136,906
/year
Hourly Rate$65.82/hr
Entry Level (10th %)$89,886
Senior Level (90th %)$197,420
Cost of Living Index146.3
COL-Adjusted Salary$93,579
Jobs in Area206
Visual Comparison
Chicago, IL
Los Angeles, CA
Median Salary
$129,635
$136,906
Entry Level (10th %)
$83,329
$89,886
Senior Level (90th %)
$194,325
$197,420
COL-Adjusted Salary
$122,993
$93,579