Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $42,680 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.52
10th percentile $36,550
90th percentile $48,110
Employed locally 800
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,550
    25th
    $37,220
    50th (median)
    $42,680
    75th
    $45,240
    90th
    $48,110

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 60% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 40% 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 Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,520
    Customer Service Representatives $40,570
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,520
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,920
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Peoria, IL is $20.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Peoria, IL is 4.4% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,550 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,220.