salary$47,270 a year$23 an hour · median pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,600per year
Top pay (top 10%)$57,360per year
Jobs in the area15,640people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Chicago?
Expensive. Rent of $1,983 a month takes 50.3% of the median medical assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Chicago, IL?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area is $47,270 a year ($23 an hour). Most earn between $36,600 and $57,360.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Chicago?
Typical rent of $1,983 a month takes 50.3% of the median medical assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area.