Office and Administrative Support Occupations Salary in Illinois

Ranked #18 of 51 · IL

0.9% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $52,030 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $47,740
Employment 679,940

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $34,300P25 $38,850 Median $47,740P75 $60,530P90 $76,750

About 80% of office and administrative support occupationss in Illinois earn between $34,300 and $76,750. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Illinois
$52,030
U.S. average
$51,560

The mean office and administrative support occupations salary in Illinois is $52,030, about 0.9% above the U.S. average ($51,560). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Illinois

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $48,840 $53,700 488,940
Champaign-Urbana, IL $46,460 $49,360 11,200
Decatur, IL $46,230 $48,130 4,450
Springfield, IL $46,150 $50,180 13,470
Bloomington, IL $45,950 $49,160 9,320
Rockford, IL $45,570 $48,680 13,760
Peoria, IL $45,110 $47,930 17,310
Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $44,160 $47,480 13,620

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do office and administrative support occupations make in Illinois?

The median office and administrative support occupations salary in Illinois is $47,740 per year (mean $52,030), and about 80% earn between $34,300 and $76,750.

How much do office and administrative support occupations make per hour in Illinois?

Roughly $25 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $52,030 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Illinois a high-paying state for office and administrative support occupations?

Illinois ranks #18 of 51 states for office and administrative support occupations pay. Its mean salary of $52,030 is about 0.9% above the U.S. average of $51,560.

Which metro areas in Illinois pay office and administrative support occupations the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Illinois for office and administrative support occupations are Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN ($48,840), Champaign-Urbana, IL ($46,460), Decatur, IL ($46,230), by median annual wage.

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