How much does a medical assistant make in Illinois?
$46,090a year
Median yearly pay for medical assistants in Illinois. That is $22.16 an hour or $3,841 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.16
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 20,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,400Median: $46,090Highest 10%: $56,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,400 | $17.50 | |
| 25th | $38,970 | $18.74 | |
| Median | $46,090 | $22.16 | |
| 75th | $49,460 | $23.78 | |
| 90th | $56,590 | $27.21 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $47,270 |
| Springfield, IL | $45,140 |
| St. Louis, MO | $44,710 |
| Davenport, IA | $44,700 |
| Peoria, IL | $44,680 |
| Rockford, IL | $44,390 |
| Decatur, IL | $43,060 |
| Paducah, KY | $39,360 |
| Champaign, IL | $39,130 |
| Kankakee, IL | $38,440 |
| Bloomington, IL | $38,070 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $37,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical assistants.
| 18. Rhode Island | $47,190 |
| 19. Montana | $46,820 |
| 20. Maryland | $46,410 |
| 21. Illinois | $46,090 |
| 22. North Dakota | $45,980 |
| 23. Arizona | $45,940 |
| 24. Iowa | $45,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $22.16 ($46,090 a year).
Do medical assistants make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $46,090 against $45,690 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Illinois rank for medical assistant pay?
Illinois ranks 21 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays medical assistants the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $47,270 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.