Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Northwest Illinois

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

Median annual salary $38,790 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.65
10th percentile $33,230
90th percentile $49,370
Employed locally 370
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,230
    25th
    $36,220
    50th (median)
    $38,790
    75th
    $47,780
    90th
    $49,370

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,800
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,430
    Customer Service Representatives $40,000
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,400
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Northwest Illinois is $18.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Northwest Illinois is 13.1% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $33,230 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,220.