Medical Assistants Salary in East Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $39,100 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.80
10th percentile $30,580
90th percentile $45,730
Employed locally 530
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,580
    25th
    $37,060
    50th (median)
    $39,100
    75th
    $44,180
    90th
    $45,730

    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

    Related occupations in East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35,330
    Nursing Assistants$38,050
    Dental Assistants$44,740
    Phlebotomists$40,560
    Physical Therapist Assistants$64,460
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$34,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in East Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in East Central Illinois is $18.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.79 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in East Central Illinois is 11.5% 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 East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,580 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,060.