Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Illinois
Also called: Medical Secretaries
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Illinois earn a median of $46,670 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,670
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($45,930)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 27,560
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,440; the top 10% earn over $58,320. Nationally the range is $35,930 to $60,530.
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Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants pay in Illinois
How much do medical secretaries and administrative assistants make in Illinois?
The median is $46,670 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,440 and the top 10% earn over $58,320. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for medical secretaries and administrative assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 51 (+2% vs. the national median of $45,930). Living costs are not included.