Medical Assistant Salary Comparison
Chicago, ILvsLos Angeles, CA
Higher Salary
Los Angeles, CA
pays $3,078 more (7.3% higher)
But Chicago, IL has better purchasing power after cost of living!
Chicago, IL
$39,158
/year
Hourly Rate$18.83/hr
Entry Level (10th %)$25,804
Senior Level (90th %)$56,656
Cost of Living Index105.4
COL-Adjusted Salary$37,152
Jobs in Area991
Los Angeles, CA
$42,236
/year
Hourly Rate$20.31/hr
Entry Level (10th %)$26,911
Senior Level (90th %)$60,763
Cost of Living Index146.3
COL-Adjusted Salary$28,869
Jobs in Area1,180
Visual Comparison
Chicago, IL
Los Angeles, CA
Median Salary
$39,158
$42,236
Entry Level (10th %)
$25,804
$26,911
Senior Level (90th %)
$56,656
$60,763
COL-Adjusted Salary
$37,152
$28,869