DOL Median (Illinois)
$39,629
vs National
+17.5%
National: $33,717BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$42,935
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$39,629
+17.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$33,717
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Medical Assistants in Illinois earns $39,629 in nominal terms, which is 17.5% above the national average of $33,717. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $42,935 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Illinois
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Rush University Medical Center | $45,000 | 1 |
| Onsite HealthCare, Inc., S.C. | $34,258 | 1 |
| From Pain To Wellness | N/A | 1 |
| M. Y CHIRO & REHAB CENTER INC | N/A | 1 |
| PROFICIENT HOME HEALTH CRAE | N/A | 1 |
| Ren F Duarte PSY D INC | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Medical Assistants
Brooklyn, NY · $87,360Pensacola, FL · $85,000Delray Beach, FL · $80,000Freeport, NE · $65,000Boston, MA · $60,000Top-Paying Roles in Illinois
Surgeons, All Other · $350,000Cardiologists · $300,000General Internal Medicine Physicians · $230,000Physicians, All Other · $230,000Orthodontists · $216,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Medical Assistants make in Illinois?
The median Medical Assistants salary in Illinois is $39,629 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Medical Assistants?
A Medical Assistants in Illinois earns 17.5% more than the national median of $33,717, or $42,935 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.