--- title: "Medical Assistant Jobs in Chicago, IL | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/medical-assistant/locations/chicago-il" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T04:00:15.986Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/medical-assistant/locations/chicago-il" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/medical-assistant/locations/chicago-il/data.json"] --- Medical Assistant market brief · Chicago, IL # Medical Assistant Jobs in Chicago, IL 514 medical assistant openings are live in the Chicago, IL area from 100 employers, led by Northwestern Medicine, nshs, and trinityhealth. The middle half of posted salaries runs $39,520–$47,424 a year (median $41,600), from the 68% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Medical+Assistant+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Browse all Medical Assistant markets](/jobs/medical-assistant) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 514 : Live medical assistant openings currently tracked in the Chicago market. **Companies hiring** : 100 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $41,600 : 68% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/medical-assistant/locations/chicago-il/entry-level)216 jobs [Mid-level](/jobs/medical-assistant/locations/chicago-il/mid-level)24 jobs Lead+2 jobs Level coverage is 47%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 514 Hiring employers 100 Salary coverage 68% Median experience 2.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 371 51 companies · $41,600 median Established employers 104 26 companies · $42,640 median Top of market 12 9 companies · $60,960 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $39,520 P50 $41,600 P75 $47,424 P90 $54,219 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live medical assistant listings in Chicago - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Medical+Assistant+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare medical assistant opportunities in Chicago, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 514 live roles tracked in this market. - 100 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Medical+Assistant+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Compare other markets](/jobs/medical-assistant) ## A practical market plan for Medical Assistant in Chicago Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 514 medical assistant openings across 100 employers establish the current Chicago opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Northwestern Medicine is one of the most active visible employers, with 85 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Chicago market view into active employers and representative medical assistant openings Employer activity · 100 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Northwestern Medicine logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnm.org%2FContent%2FNorthwestern%2Fimg%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=R1X1RwwhQ6Mxiz48Mao2E6TlyV9jeP5BuLtCo9rngKg) Northwestern MedicineStartups & growing teams85Open roles](/company/northwestern-medicine) nshsStartups & growing teams44Open roles trinityhealthStartups & growing teams42Open roles [![Accede Solutions logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Faccedesolution.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F11%2Flogo2.jpg) Accede SolutionsEstablished employers31Open roles](/company/accede-solutions) Advocate North Side Health NetworkStartups & growing teams31Open roles aahStartups & growing teams29Open roles [![Fresenius Medical Care logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffreseniusmedicalcare.com%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Ffmcna%2Flive%2Fcommon%2FFresenius_Logo.svg) Fresenius Medical CareStartups & growing teams15Open roles](/company/fresenius-medical-care)[![UChicago Medicine logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uchicagomedicine.org%2Ffavicon.ico) UChicago MedicineEstablished employers15Open roles](/company/uchicago-medicine) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 514 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Medical Assistant II - Surgery Center (Aurora)Entry-levelaahNaperville, Illinois$47,632Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/medical-assistant-at-aah-af570264-852b-569a-ac7e-3f28eb4aea4c)[Certified Medical Assistant Urology ClinicLive role1103 Team Member ServicesBolingbrook, Illinois$38,875Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/certified-medical-assistant-urology-clinic-at-1103-team-member-32bd12bb-f2bb-511b-bc94-dfa6e582be6e)[Patient Care CoordinatorEntry-levelClarity ClinicChicago, Illinois$47,840Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/patient-care-coordinator-at-clarity-clinic-33c05798-a3ec-5a4e-bb89-3b39908dbe11)[Medical Assistant (Per-diem) Naperville, ILLive roleLE_01 PM Pediatrics Management Group, LLCNaperville, Illinois$35,360Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/medical-assistant-per-diem-naperville-il-at-le-01-pm-pediatrics-409e8176-b94e-5f20-8971-8591ecbc219c)[Medical Assistant - Dermatology Clinic (Aurora)Entry-levelAdvocate North Side Health NetworkAurora, Illinois$45,448Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/medical-assistant-dermatology-clinic-aurora-at-advocate-north-side-3a145097-4d2e-554f-a5bf-74bca3233ac8)[Patient Care Technician Medical SurgicalLive role1103 Team Member ServicesBolingbrook, Illinois$36,046Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/patient-care-technician-medical-surgical-at-1103-team-member-services-69b89d95-5227-5489-b9e7-b346d773bc1b)[Patient Care CoordinatorLive roleCCRM FertilityChicago, Illinois$47,840Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/patient-care-coordinator-at-ccrm-fertility-cd80cc3e-9067-516a-9bd7-b67e8f9106a2)[Patient Care Technician Medical SurgicalLive role1103 Team Member ServicesBolingbrook, Illinois$36,046Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/patient-care-technician-medical-surgical-at-1103-team-member-services-b753a56c-1fc0-5b04-8243-0ab631d9f616) #### More medical assistant openings in Chicago - [Medical Assistant · Barrington Orthopedic Specialists](/job/medical-assistant-at-barrington-orthopedic-specialists-587df62d-e0a8-57ff-96db-cbb438656a34) - [Patient Care Technician Medical Surgical Tele · 1103 Team Member Services](/job/patient-care-technician-medical-surgical-tele-at-1103-team-member-02e027fa-5a64-5abb-9996-87bb7fe2df09) - [Medical Assistant · CCRM Fertility](/job/medical-assistant-at-ccrm-fertility-b89d5cae-406d-5986-bb1f-fe9ce887b628) - [Patient Care Technician Medical Surgical · 1103 Team Member Services](/job/patient-care-technician-medical-surgical-at-1103-team-member-services-61b44c6c-3d3a-5e52-9fdb-4a04c73c9cf4) - [Medical Assistant - Dermatology Clinic (Aurora) · aah](/job/medical-assistant-dermatology-clinic-aurora-at-aah-dda56c4d-369f-57de-b9f2-c3264a637239) - [Patient Care Technician - PCT CCHT - Dialysis · Fresenius Medical Care](/job/patient-care-technician-pct-ccht-dialysis-at-fresenius-medical-care-59053618-01e4-576a-aa51-0a2c5fa58247) - [Patient Care Technician - PCT CCHT - Dialysis · Fresenius Medical Care](/job/patient-care-technician-pct-ccht-dialysis-at-fresenius-medical-care-71334e4b-883a-5c1c-9412-ba8f24f72268) - [Patient Care Technician - PCT · Fresenius Medical Care](/job/patient-care-technician-pct-at-fresenius-medical-care-66d4dfe7-c3b7-52c3-9607-01a85f2cdf52) - [Patient Care Technician - PCT · Fresenius Medical Care](/job/patient-care-technician-pct-at-fresenius-medical-care-d4f201c6-0e52-57a6-ad3c-5cbad6c56c61) - [Patient Care Assistant - CNA · Prime Healthcare](/job/patient-care-assistant-cna-at-prime-healthcare-23e6164a-5f44-55c3-a0db-7d73042c2a58) - [Patient Care Assistant CNA-Telemetry · Resurrection Medical Center](/job/patient-care-assistant-cna-telemetry-at-resurrection-medical-center-74e1c515-093f-5a9d-87a9-4f8322074108) - [Patient Care Assistance - Stepdown Unit · Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital](/job/patient-care-assistance-stepdown-unit-at-saint-mary-of-nazareth-46b6546f-d69f-54ac-bc4a-9ee9aedb7d50) - [Patient Care Assistant CNA-Telemetry · Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital](/job/patient-care-assistant-cna-telemetry-at-saint-mary-of-nazareth-76923a84-117e-5a56-8f9d-b58e5056be09) - [Certified Medical Assistant · Accede Solutions](/job/certified-medical-assistant-at-accede-solutions-c42993df-0f10-52cc-93ef-f3f94e7c8047) - [Medical Assistant - Immediate Care · Advocate North Side Health Network](/job/medical-assistant-immediate-care-at-advocate-north-side-health-network-e8a7bf2e-0aa6-552b-b1e1-87cd94292b36) - [Medical Assistant (MA)- Cardiology · Advocate North Side Health Network](/job/medical-assistant-ma-cardiology-at-advocate-north-side-health-network-e5a75d5e-5d2b-57cb-8abf-d04c3b0c914b) [Explore all 514 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Medical+Assistant+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL) ## Medical Assistant jobs in Chicago: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many medical assistant jobs are open in Chicago? Metaintro tracks 514 live medical assistant openings from 100 employers in the Chicago, IL area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do medical assistant jobs in Chicago pay? The median posted salary is $41,600 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $39,520 to $47,424. Based on the 68% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for medical assistant jobs in Chicago? Northwestern Medicine, nshs, trinityhealth, and Accede Solutions have the most open medical assistant roles here right now, out of 100 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Medical Assistant demand around Chicago. 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