Medical Assistants Salary in Rockford, IL

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

Median annual salary $44,380 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.34
10th percentile $37,080
90th percentile $48,190
Employed locally 700
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,080
    25th
    $38,790
    50th (median)
    $44,380
    75th
    $46,360
    90th
    $48,190

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 67% Median Medical Assistants salary is 33% 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 Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,770
    Nursing Assistants $38,960
    Dental Assistants $44,670
    Phlebotomists $39,620
    Massage Therapists $59,760
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $40,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Rockford?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Rockford, IL is $21.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.45 or more per hour.

    Is Rockford above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Rockford, IL is 0.4% above 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,080 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,790.