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EHR / Epic Analyst jobs in Chicago, IL

Pay for EHR / Epic Analysts in the Chicago area centers on $47.84 per hour, or about $99,510 a year. The lower quarter earns under $35.83 and the upper quarter over $60.53. The CMS hospital directory lists 33 hospitals in Chicago. That ranks 121st of 355 U.S. metro areas for EHR / Epic Analyst pay, and 192nd of 319 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Chicago and what they pay.

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EHR / Epic Analyst pay in Chicago, IL

The metro median is 4% above the Illinois statewide median of $46.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $49.90 per hour. BLS counts about 15,940 computer systems analysts employed in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area, 3.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.10).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$27.76$57,74044% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$35.83$74,53028% below U.S. median
Median$47.84$99,5104% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$60.53$125,90021% above U.S. median
Top 10%$67.96$141,36036% above U.S. median

How Chicago ranks

  • 121st of 355 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 192nd of 319 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 7 Illinois metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for EHR / Epic Analyst. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Computer Systems Analysts.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 15-1211), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Chicago

  • Overall prices in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 112.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $47.84 median hour buys what $46.18 buys at the national price level, 7% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Chicago paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,722
  • Per year: $86,112
  • Per month: $7,176

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Hospitals in Chicago

CMS lists 33 hospitals in Chicago.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Jesse Brown Va Medical Center - Va Chicago Healthcare System
Chicago, IL
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
The University Of Chicago Medical Center
Chicago, IL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
University Of Illinois Hospital And Clinics
Chicago, IL
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Chicago, IL
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Amita Health Resurrection Medical Center
Chicago, IL
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Presence Saints Mary And Elizabeth Medical Center
Chicago, IL
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Swedish Hospital
Chicago, IL
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

EHR / Epic Analyst pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Cicero, IL4 mi$47.84/hr82,090
Berwyn, IL5 mi$47.84/hr55,152

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EHR / Epic Analyst salary in Illinois

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Illinois

EHR analysts build, test and support Epic modules used by clinicians and staff.

  • Epic certification in the relevant module
  • Clinical or operational experience in the area supported
  • Analytical and project support skills

Illinois taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do EHR / Epic Analysts make in Chicago, IL?

EHR / Epic Analysts in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area have a median pay of $47.84 per hour, about $99,510 a year. The middle half earn between $35.83 and $60.53 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Chicago a good place for EHR / Epic Analysts once cost of living is counted?

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ranks 192nd of 319 metro areas for EHR / Epic Analyst pay after adjusting for local prices, and 121st of 355 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring EHR / Epic Analysts in Chicago?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Chicago. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Chicago.

Do I need a Illinois license to work in Chicago as an EHR / Epic Analyst?

Epic certification in the relevant module. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Central Maine Healthcare CorporationOntario, CA · 5 postings$46.90/ hr$34–$60
  • El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 1 posting$75.08/ hr$60–$90
  • MemorialCareFountain Valley, CA · 1 posting$67.44/ hr$55–$80
  • Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare SystemSalinas, CA · 1 posting$60.81/ hr$54–$68

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2What they are offering now

Low$34Median$46.90High$71

22 Epic Analyst postings with published pay in the US, 18 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 Epic Analyst roles

  1. Sr Regulatory Compliance Analyst (EPIC)Permanent
    $43.10–$64.11/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Chicago, IL · posted 23 days ago
  2. Epic Analyst II-LumensPermanent
    $34.21–$51.31/ hour
    Hospital Sisters Health System · Springfield, IL · posted 30+ days ago

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