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Medical Assistants average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$47,080
- Rockford$44,020
- Springfield$43,790
- Decatur$43,700
- Peoria$43,060
- Bloomington$42,890
- Champaign$42,860
- Kankakee$40,820
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $47,080 | $47,270 | $40,690 | $37,819 | 104 |
| Rockford | $44,020 | $44,390 | $38,040 | $35,512 | 92 |
| Springfield | $43,790 | $45,140 | $38,970 | $35,339 | 93 |
| Decatur | $43,700 | $43,060 | $41,770 | $35,271 | 88 |
| Peoria | $43,060 | $44,680 | $38,400 | $34,788 | 91 |
| Bloomington | $42,890 | $38,070 | $37,240 | $34,660 | 94 |
| Champaign | $42,860 | $39,130 | $37,350 | $34,638 | 93 |
| Kankakee | $40,820 | $38,440 | $37,860 | $33,099 | 96 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-9092.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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