Chicago

Medical Administrative Assistant Salary in Chicago

Average Pay
$
19.26
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High
$
27
Low
$
15
Low
$
15
High
$
27
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Medical Administrative Assistant Salary in the US by State

As of Sep 05, 2025, state 1 is the state in the US with the highest pay, earning $amount one per hour. Followed by state 2 with $amount 2 and state 3 with $amount 3 per hour in second and third positions, respectively.

Medical Administrative Assistant Salary in Chicago by Cities

As of Sep 05, 2025, state 1 is the city in Chicago with the highest pay with $amount one per hour. Followed by state 2 with $amount 2 and state 3 with $amount 3 per hour in second and third positions respectively.

Medical Administrative Assistant Salary in Illinois by Cities

As of Sep 05, 2025, Chicago is ranked as the Illinois for Medical Administrative Assistant salaries in Illinois with an average salary of $19.26 per hour.

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Medical Administrative Assistant Salary by Years of Experience 

Medical Administrative Assistant salaries can vary depending on experience. People who are just starting usually earn less, but as they gain skills, learn new tasks, and build experience, their pay often increases. With several years in the field, many assistants can move into higher-paying roles or take on more responsibilities.

The chart below shows how salaries typically change, from beginners to experienced professionals.

$22

Entry Level
0-1 yr

$28

Senior
+4 yrs

$24

Mid Level
2-3 yrs

Highest Paying Medical Administrative Assistant Specializations in the US 

The highest paying Medical Administrative Assistant specialization in the US is family medicine, with an average pay of $21.45 per hour. Followed by cardiology with $18.62 and urgent care with $18.39 per hour in second and third position respectively.

Highest Paying Medical Administrative Assistant Specializations in Chicago

In Chicago, the highest paying Medical Administrative Assistant specialization is family medicine, with an average pay of $21.45 per hour. Followed by cardiology with $18.62 and urgent care with $18.39 per hour in second and third position respectively.

Highest Paying Medical Administrative Assistant Specializations in Chicago

Discover how Medical Administrative Assistant salaries vary depending on your workplace and specialty.

 1.  
family medicine
$
21.45
 /hr
 2.  
cardiology
$
18.62
 /hr
 3.  
urgent care
$
18.39
 /hr
 4.  
primary care
$
18.07
 /hr
 5.  
pediatrics
$
17.66
 /hr
 6.  
billing
$
16.82
 /hr
 7.  
dermatology
$
16.7
 /hr
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Job Openings

Rising Medical Solutions
Medical Administrative Assistant
Full Time
$
19
/hr
Chicago
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Sunny Skies
Medical Receptionist
Full Time
$
21.56
/hr
Chicago
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Kraff Eye Institute - Medical Receptionist
Full Time
$
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Chicago
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Metropolitan Healthcare Partners
Medical Receptionist
Full Time
$
18.5
/hr
Chicago
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Medical Receptionist at Huntsville Hospital Urgent Care - PRN
Full Time
$
38
/hr
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