Medical Assistants Salary in South Illinois

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

Median annual salary $40,780 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.61
10th percentile $32,570
90th percentile $48,220
Employed locally 490
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,570
    25th
    $36,900
    50th (median)
    $40,780
    75th
    $45,530
    90th
    $48,220

    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 South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,850
    Nursing Assistants $38,290
    Dental Assistants $45,380
    Physical Therapist Assistants $60,660
    Phlebotomists $40,120
    Occupational Therapy Assistants $60,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in South Illinois is $19.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Assistants salary in South Illinois is 7.7% 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $32,570 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,900.