Our data is based on an analysis of 52 recent job postings for Medical Administrative Assistants, Medical Office Assistants, and Medical Secretaries in Joliet.

Medical Administrative Assistant Salary in Illinois by Cities

As of Mar 09, 2026, Joliet is ranked as the Illinois for Medical Administrative Assistant salaries in Illinois with an average salary of $16.93 per hour.

29.2

New York

Bar graph showing Certified Medical Assistant salary data ranked #2 in the United States

29.1

New York

Bar graph showing Certified Medical Assistant salary data ranked #1 in the United States

29.3

New York

Bar graph showing Certified Medical Assistant salary data ranked #3 in the United States

Chicago

19.39

/hr

Naperville

18.45

/hr

Peoria

17.72

/hr

Joliet

16.93

/hr

Moline

16.15

/hr

CMAAs vs. Medical Administrative Assistants in Joliet

Certified Medical Administrative Assistants (CMAA) in Illinois earn higher average salaries than those who are only registered

Most employers prefer Certified Medical Administrative Assistants, who have completed a training program and passed a certification exam

Certification in Joliet can be completed in only a few months, and it can be done online

Highest Paying Medical Administrative Assistant Specializations in Joliet

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

family medicine

21.13

/hr

21.13

/hr

cardiology

18.82

/hr

18.82

/hr

urgent care

18.45

/hr

18.45

/hr

primary care

18.11

/hr

18.11

/hr

pediatrics

17.76

/hr

17.76

/hr

billing

17.11

/hr

17.11

/hr

dermatology

16.9

/hr

16.9

/hr

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E MEDIATE CURE LLC

Medical Receptionist

Full Time

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Joliet

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E MEDIATE CURE LLC

Medical Receptionist

Full Time

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Joliet

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PainPoint Health

Medical Receptionist

Full Time

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Joliet

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Become a Medical Administrative Assistant

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