Medical Assistant Jobs Illinois | $42K Salary | 4,200+ Openings

Who This Training Is For

Ideal for candidates with prior MA clinical experience who need certification to validate their skills for Illinois employers.

New to healthcare? You're welcome to enroll, but be aware: if you have no prior clinical experience, you must complete a Self-Managed 100-Hour Externship on your own to satisfy the program's practical component and prepare for the certification exam.

Externship Disclaimer

EHired does NOT place, arrange, or supervise externships. All externships are self-managed. You are responsible for identifying and securing your own externship site.

Illinois Healthcare Industry

Understanding the IL healthcare job market:

Illinois's healthcare industry employs over 680,000 workers in the nation's 6th-largest state. Chicago anchors one of America's premier healthcare markets with Northwestern, Rush, University of Chicago, and Advocate Aurora leading. The state ranks 30th in health outcomes with stark Chicago-downstate disparities. Academic medical centers cluster in Chicago's medical district—the largest concentration outside of Boston. Rural downstate Illinois faces significant healthcare access challenges. Illinois exports healthcare talent nationally while attracting international patients.

680,000

Healthcare Workers

210

Hospitals

#30

Health Ranking

93.4%

Cost of Living

Medical Assistant Salary in Illinois

IL salary ranges by experience level:

Salary by Experience

Entry-Level

(0-1 years)

$34,000

Mid-Level

(2-4 years)

$42,000

Experienced

(5+ years)

$52,000

What Affects Your Salary

Chicago academic centers pay premium wages—Northwestern and Rush among highest nationally. Advocate Aurora offers competitive packages across extensive network. Union positions available at some facilities. Suburban practices pay well with better parking and commute. Downstate salaries lower but cost of living dramatically less. Bilingual Spanish adds $2,500-$4,000 in Chicago.

Top Medical Assistant Employers in Illinois

Illinois features world-renowned academic centers and extensive health networks:

IL Job Market by Region

Where the jobs are in Illinois:

Region	Annual Openings	% of State

Success Stories from Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MA jobs in Illinois:

Medical Assistant Jobs in Illinois