Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $43,370 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.85
10th percentile $36,440
90th percentile $48,830
Employed locally 720
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,440
    25th
    $37,350
    50th (median)
    $43,370
    75th
    $44,020
    90th
    $48,830

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 67% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 33% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $67,380
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,090
    Napa, CA $60,940
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,470
    Vallejo, CA $60,260
    Bellingham, WA $57,360

    Nearby metros — Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $56,300
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $53,850
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $52,260
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $50,110
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $49,880
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $48,820

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $46,600
    Customer Service Representatives $39,330
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,980
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,780
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Champaign, IL is $20.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.66 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Champaign, IL is 2.8% below the national median of $44,640. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Champaign?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,440 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,350.