Medical Assistants Salary in Bloomington, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bloomington, IL

Median annual salary $38,580 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.55
10th percentile $35,550
90th percentile $49,820
Employed locally 400
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,550
    25th
    $36,300
    50th (median)
    $38,580
    75th
    $44,220
    90th
    $49,820

    Bloomington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,329 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 49% Median Medical Assistants salary is 51% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $75,180
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,900
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,570
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,850

    Nearby metros — Medical Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,570
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $52,040
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $50,200
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $49,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $49,070
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $48,430

    Related occupations in Bloomington, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$29,120
    Nursing Assistants$39,770
    Dental Assistants$45,010
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$35,490
    Physical Therapist Assistants$58,680
    Phlebotomists$39,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Bloomington?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Bloomington, IL is $18.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.68 or more per hour.

    Is Bloomington above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Bloomington, IL is 12.7% below the national median of $44,200. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Assistants in Bloomington?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,550 per year in Bloomington, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,300.