How much does a medical secretary and administrative assistant make in Chicago?
Median yearly pay for medical secretary and administrative assistants in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $22.92 an hour or $3,973 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.92
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 68 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 20,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,970 | $18.74 | |
| 25th | $44,180 | $21.24 | |
| Median | $47,680 | $22.92 | |
| 75th | $51,080 | $24.56 | |
| 90th | $60,680 | $29.17 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for medical secretary and administrative assistants.
| Champaign, IL | $46,060 |
| Rockford, IL | $46,010 |
| Bloomington, IL | $45,940 |
| St. Louis, MO | $45,620 |
| Peoria, IL | $44,530 |
| Springfield, IL | $43,350 |
| Decatur, IL | $41,820 |
| Davenport, IA | $39,270 |
| Paducah, KY | $38,340 |
| Kankakee, IL | $37,660 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $37,360 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a medical secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $22.92 ($47,680 a year).
Do medical secretary and administrative assistants make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $47,680 against $45,930 nationally, 4% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $46,670, so Chicago pays 2% more.
Where does Chicago rank for medical secretary and administrative assistant pay?
68 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,680 or more.
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.