Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in East Central Illinois

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

Median annual salary $39,410 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.95
10th percentile $35,830
90th percentile $49,790
Employed locally 470
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,830
    25th
    $38,120
    50th (median)
    $39,410
    75th
    $46,570
    90th
    $49,790

    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

    Related occupations in East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$41,090
    Customer Service Representatives$38,280
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$41,050
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,420
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants make per hour in East Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in East Central Illinois is $18.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.48 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in East Central Illinois is 11.7% 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 East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,830 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,120.