Medical Biller salary in Illinois
Medical Billers in Illinois earn a median of $23.09 per hour, about $48,030 a year, 2% above the U.S. median of $22.68. The middle half earn between $20.31 and $27.14 per hour. The highest median among Illinois metro areas is in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, at $23.70 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $23.09median pay per hour
- $48,030median pay per year
- 17,280medical billers employed in Illinois
- #18of 50 states by median pay
Medical Biller pay in Illinois: percentiles
| Level | Illinois per hour | Illinois per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.16 | $37,770 | $17.19 |
| Lower quartile | $20.31 | $42,240 | $19.35 |
| Median | $23.09 | $48,030 | $22.68 |
| Upper quartile | $27.14 | $56,450 | $27.09 |
| Top 10% | $31.14 | $64,770 | $31.25 |
Medical Biller pay by metro area in Illinois
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Illinois median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $23.70 | $49,290 | 12,550 | 3% above | $22.88 |
| Peoria, IL | $23.07 | $47,990 | 550 | in line with | $25.29 |
| Bloomington, IL | $22.03 | $45,820 | 230 | 5% below | $23.55 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $22.03 | $45,830 | 280 | 5% below | $23.76 |
| Rockford, IL | $21.91 | $45,570 | 430 | 5% below | $23.78 |
| Decatur, IL | $21.63 | $44,990 | 130 | 6% below | $24.46 |
| Springfield, IL | $21.28 | $44,250 | 420 | 8% below | $22.94 |
| Kankakee, IL | $21.20 | $44,100 | 100 | 8% below | — |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Medical Biller pay in states next to Illinois
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Common questions
How much does a medical biller make in Illinois?
The median is $23.09 per hour, about $48,030 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $18.16 and the top 10% earn over $31.14 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Illinois city pays medical billers the most?
Among Illinois metro areas, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN has the highest median at $23.70 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Illinois rank for medical biller pay?
Illinois ranks 18th of 50 states by median medical biller pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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