How much does a medical secretary and administrative assistant make in Illinois?
$46,670a year
Median yearly pay for medical secretary and administrative assistants in Illinois. That is $22.44 an hour or $3,889 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.44
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 27,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,440Median: $46,670Highest 10%: $58,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| 25th | $40,320 | $19.38 | |
| Median | $46,670 | $22.44 | |
| 75th | $50,170 | $24.12 | |
| 90th | $58,320 | $28.04 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $47,680 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical secretary and administrative assistants.
| 17. Nevada | $46,990 |
| 18. Colorado | $46,920 |
| 19. Rhode Island | $46,860 |
| 20. Illinois | $46,670 |
| 21. Virginia | $46,180 |
| 22. Nebraska | $46,100 |
| 23. Arizona | $45,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $22.44 ($46,670 a year).
Do medical secretary and administrative assistants make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $46,670 against $45,930 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Illinois rank for medical secretary and administrative assistant pay?
Illinois ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays medical secretary and administrative assistants the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $47,680 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.