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Certified Medical Assistant Salary in Chicago

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Average Pay
$
22.24
Hourly
Low
$
16
High
$
33.75
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How much does a Medical Assistant make in Chicago?

As of July 25, 2026, the average salary for a medical assistant in Chicago is $22.24 per hour, which is equal to $46253 per year.

Our data is based on an analysis of 1471 recent job postings for medical assistants in Chicago.

Medical Assistant Salary in Illinois by Cities

Discover how medical assistant salaries vary depending on your workplace and specialty.
$
29.2
New York
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$
29.1
New York
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$
29.3
New York
Bar graph showing Certified Medical Assistant salary data ranked #3 in the United States

Certified Medical Assistants vs. Medical Assistants in Chicago

Certified medical assistants in Chicago earn more on average than those without certification
81% of healthcare institutions require certification for medical assistants (up 30% from 2021), according to the NHA. 
Certification in Illinois can be completed in only a few months

Highest Paying Medical Assistant Specializations in in Chicago

In Chicago, the highest paying medical assistant specialization is cardiology, with an average pay of $23.16 per hour. Followed by family medicine with $22.96 and pediatrics with $21.74 per hour in second and third position respectively.

1.
cardiology
$
23.16
/hr
$
23.16
/hr
2.
family medicine
$
22.96
/hr
$
22.96
/hr
3.
pediatrics
$
21.74
/hr
$
21.74
/hr
4.
primary care
$
21.16
/hr
$
21.16
/hr
5.
urgent care
$
19.66
/hr
$
19.66
/hr
6.
dermatology
$
19.27
/hr
$
19.27
/hr
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Job Openings

10 HOSP Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Medical Assistant - Uptown

$
23.75
/hr
Chicago
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Alrek Health Group

Certified Medical Assistant

Full Time
$
23
/hr
Chicago
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MH Health Care Services PC

PRN Medical Assistant

Full Time
$
23
/hr
Chicago
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Guidehealth

Remote Medical Assistant- Healthguide

Full Time
$
22.5
/hr
Chicago
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How can I become a Medical Assistant in Chicago?

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5-Month online Medical Assistant class
Get your national CCMA Certification
100% online followed by in-person clinical hours
Job interview prep and resume services
1:1 support from enrolment to employment