Medical Assistant (MA) in Illinois

Medical Assistants work in doctor's offices and clinics doing both clinical tasks (vitals, injections, EKGs) and administrative duties (scheduling, billing). It's one of the fastest-growing careers in America — over 100,000 new jobs added per year.

$42,000 IL Median Salary
16% Growth Rate
9–18 months Training

💰 Medical Assistant (MA) Salary in Illinois

Estimated salary range for Medical Assistant (MA)s in Illinois, based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost of living.

Entry
$33,000
Median
$42,000
Experienced
$55,000

🎓 Medical Assistant (MA) Licensing in Illinois

Credential required: CMA (AAMA) or RMA (AMT)

Requirements may vary slightly by state. Always verify current licensing requirements with the Illinois state licensing board before enrolling.

🏫 Medical Assistant (MA) Programs in Illinois

Community College
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City Colleges of Chicago

📍 Chicago, IL

Seven-college system serving Chicago with over 80,000 students. 16 career clusters. Kennedy-King, Olive-Harvey, Wilbur W...

Nursing (RN)LPNCNADental HygieneRadiologic Technology
Community College
⭐ 92

College of DuPage

📍 Glen Ellyn, IL

Largest single-campus community college in Illinois. 250+ career and technical degrees and certificates. 79 career pathw...

Nursing (RN)LPNCNADental HygieneRadiologic Technology
Community College
⭐ 91

Triton College

📍 River Grove, IL

Serving western Chicago suburbs. Exceptional healthcare programs with ACEN-accredited nursing. HVAC stackable certificat...

Nursing (RN)LPNCNARadiologic TechnologySurgical Tech

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