Medical Assistants Salary in Northwest Illinois

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

Median annual salary $37,460 -15.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.01
10th percentile $29,840
90th percentile $46,570
Employed locally 370
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,840
    25th
    $33,770
    50th (median)
    $37,460
    75th
    $44,130
    90th
    $46,570

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $38,500
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,820
    Dental Assistants $45,850
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,380
    Phlebotomists $38,620
    Physical Therapist Assistants $62,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Northwest Illinois is $18.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.17 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Northwest Illinois is 15.2% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,840 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,770.