Medical Assistants Salary in Illinois
Medical Assistants in Illinois earn a median of $46,090 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,090
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($45,690)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 20,260
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,400; the top 10% earn over $56,590. Nationally the range is $36,050 to $59,310.
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Medical Assistants pay in Illinois
How much do medical assistants make in Illinois?
The median is $46,090 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,400 and the top 10% earn over $56,590. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for medical assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 51 (+1% vs. the national median of $45,690). Living costs are not included.