Medical Assistants Salary in Illinois
Ranked #23 of 51 · IL
0.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $45,770 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $46,090
Employment 20,260
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $36,400P25 $38,970 Median $46,090P75 $49,460P90 $56,590
About 80% of medical assistantss in Illinois earn between $36,400 and $56,590. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean medical assistants salary in Illinois is $45,770, about 0.8% below the U.S. average ($46,120). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $47,270 | $47,080 | 15,640 |
| Springfield, IL | $45,140 | $43,790 | 790 |
| Peoria, IL | $44,680 | $43,060 | 710 |
| Rockford, IL | $44,390 | $44,020 | 690 |
| Decatur, IL | $43,060 | $43,700 | 130 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $42,110 | $43,230 | 560 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $40,100 | $41,580 | 500 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $40,090 | $40,650 | 260 |