Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in West Central Illinois

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

Median annual salary $38,860 -12.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.68
10th percentile $35,090
90th percentile $46,400
Employed locally 820
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,090
    25th
    $36,200
    50th (median)
    $38,860
    75th
    $43,890
    90th
    $46,400

    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 West Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$38,670
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39,400
    Customer Service Representatives$40,290
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,100
    Tellers$35,820
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$34,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in West Central Illinois is $18.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in West Central Illinois is 12.9% 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 West Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,090 per year in West Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,200.