verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Medical Assistant Salary in Illinois

Median Annual in Illinois
$46,090/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.16/hr
▲ 1% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Illinois

groups Employed in IL
20,260
public U.S. Median
$45,690
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$46,109 #21 of 51

Medical Assistant pay in Illinois, explained

Medical assistants in Illinois earn a median of $46,090 per year ($22.16 per hour), which is 1% above the national median of $45,690. Entry-level workers earn around $36,400, while the most experienced medical assistants reach about $56,590. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Illinois.

Is $46,090 good pay in Illinois?

Adjusted for Illinois's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $46,090 is worth about $46,109 in national buying power — ranking Illinois #21 for real pay (vs #21 on the sticker number).

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Medical Assistant pay by experience in Illinois

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,400
$17.50/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$46,090
$22.16/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$56,590
$27.21/hr

Medical Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IL
Illinois (here) $46,090 $46,109
Wisconsin $48,680 $51,735 −$2,590
Iowa $45,480 $51,822 +$610
Indiana $45,110 $48,334 +$980
Missouri $40,440 $44,529 +$5,650
Kentucky $39,270 $43,556 +$6,820

Medical Assistant in Illinois: FAQ

How much do medical assistants make in Illinois?

Medical assistants in Illinois earn a median of $46,090 per year ($22.16 per hour), compared with $45,690 nationally.

Does Illinois pay medical assistants well?

At $46,090, Illinois pays 1% above the national median for medical assistants. An estimated 20,260 work in the state.

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