Medical Assistants Salary in West Central Illinois

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

Median annual salary $40,870 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.65
10th percentile $35,130
90th percentile $47,640
Employed locally 540
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,130
    25th
    $36,520
    50th (median)
    $40,870
    75th
    $46,300
    90th
    $47,640

    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 West Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $37,840
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,150
    Dental Assistants $44,820
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,700
    Phlebotomists $38,640
    Physical Therapist Assistants $62,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in West Central Illinois is $19.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Assistants salary in West Central Illinois is 7.5% 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 West Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,130 per year in West Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,520.