Healthcare Data Analyst Jobs in Illinois

Healthcare Data Analyst jobs in Illinois are in strong demand, concentrated in hospital systems, academic medical centers, managed care organizations, and large insurance carriers, with openings at every level from entry-level associates through senior analysts and team leads. Chicago anchors the market, but Peoria and Naperville also generate consistent hiring from anchor institutions like Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Health Care, and the University of Illinois Health system. The most sought-after specialties in Illinois are population health analytics, claims and payer data analysis, and EHR performance reporting. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles11
Top employerHuron Consulting
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring4
Work type40% Remote
Top industryStaffing

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Naven Health, Inc
Healthcare Data Analyst
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Naven Health, Inc
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Healthcare Data Analyst
Naven Health, Inc
Bannockburn, Illinois
Data Analytics
Data Science
Healthcare Administration
$70k.51 - $117k.35/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
1,001-5,000

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Tendo
Senior Clinical Data Analyst (Healthcare Analytics)
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Tendo
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Senior Clinical Data Analyst (Healthcare Analytics)
Tendo
Chicago, Illinois
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$98k - $132k/yr
Remote (US)
Master's degree in business administration
51-200

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UST
Technical Scrum Master — Healthcare Data & AI
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UST
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Technical Scrum Master — Healthcare Data & AI
UST
Chicago, Illinois
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$80k - $120k/yr
Remote (US)
Professional Scrum Master I
10,000+

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Rush University Medical Center
Sr Data Developer - Healthcare Analytics
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Rush University Medical Center
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Sr Data Developer - Healthcare Analytics
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
$34.61 - $51.57/hr
Bachelor's degree in information science

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Berkeley Research Group, LLC
Consultant - Data and Analytics (Workforce and Managed Care) - Healthcare
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Berkeley Research Group, LLC
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Consultant - Data and Analytics (Workforce and Managed Care) - Healthcare
Berkeley Research Group, LLC
Chicago, Illinois
Business Development
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Partnerships & Business Development
$90k - $135k/yr
Master's degree in accounting
501-1,000

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Healthcare Data Analyst Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chicago
8 jobs
Macomb
1 job
Naperville
1 job
Bannockburn
1 job

Healthcare Data Analyst Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Huron Consulting
Huron Consulting2 open roles
UST
UST1 open role
Jobot
Jobot1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in healthcare data analyst jobs across Illinois.

  • Bachelor's degree in health informatics, biostatistics, public health, or a related field
  • Proficiency in SQL for querying large clinical or claims datasets
  • Experience with EHR platforms such as Epic or Cerner in a healthcare setting
  • Knowledge of healthcare data standards including HL7, ICD-10, and HEDIS measures
  • Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Qlik
  • Understanding of HIPAA privacy requirements and healthcare data governance practices

Healthcare Data Analyst Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a healthcare data analyst in Illinois?

The typical Illinois path starts with a bachelor's degree in health informatics, biostatistics, public health, or a related analytical field. Illinois does not require a state-issued license for healthcare data analyst roles, but many employers prefer candidates with credentials such as the Registered Health Information Administrator from AHIMA or the Certified Health Data Analyst designation. Building proficiency in SQL, EHR platforms, and data visualization tools is essential before applying to Illinois health systems and insurers.

How much do healthcare data analysts make in Illinois?

Healthcare data analysts in Illinois earn a median of about $106,560 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $68,810 for the lowest 10% to over $168,880 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire healthcare data analysts in Illinois?

Employers hiring healthcare data analysts in Illinois right now include Huron Consulting, UST, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's dense concentration of large integrated health systems, academic medical centers, and major managed care organizations makes it one of the more active states for this role year-round.

Which Illinois cities have the most healthcare data analyst jobs?

Chicago, Macomb, and Naperville have the most healthcare data analyst openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates because of its concentration of large academic medical centers, regional hospital networks, and health insurance headquarters, while suburban hubs like Naperville and Peoria draw hiring from community health systems and specialty care organizations that operate outside the core city.

Are there remote healthcare data analyst jobs in Illinois?

Yes, and more than most healthcare roles, because the work is desk-based and data-driven rather than hands-on or patient-facing. About 80% of healthcare data analyst openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how readily this work translates to distributed teams. Population health analytics and payer-side reporting roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility.

How can I get hired as a healthcare data analyst in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is to target coordinator or analyst associate roles at large Illinois health systems like Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Health Care, or UI Health, which regularly hire candidates from adjacent positions such as medical records specialist, clinical documentation specialist, or billing analyst. Completing coursework in SQL and earning the Certified Health Data Analyst credential from AHIMA strengthens an application considerably. Many Illinois academic medical centers also offer structured new-graduate rotational programs in health informatics that provide direct exposure to live EHR and claims data environments.

Where can I find and apply to healthcare data analyst jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to healthcare data analyst jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.

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