Medical Assistants Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $42,930 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.64
10th percentile $37,150
90th percentile $48,870
Employed locally 470
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,150
    25th
    $38,020
    50th (median)
    $42,930
    75th
    $46,210
    90th
    $48,870

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 66% Median Medical Assistants salary is 34% 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 Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $43,720
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,020
    Phlebotomists $43,080
    Dental Assistants $45,290
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,850
    Medical Equipment Preparers $44,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Champaign, IL is $20.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.59 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Champaign, IL is 2.9% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,150 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,020.