Dental Assistants Salary in Illinois
Ranked #28 of 50 · IL
2.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $48,990 ≈ $24/hr
Median annual salary $48,610
Employment 13,740
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,360P25 $40,390 Median $48,610P75 $56,860P90 $59,910
About 80% of dental assistantss in Illinois earn between $37,360 and $59,910. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean dental assistants salary in Illinois is $48,990, about 2.4% below the U.S. average ($50,200). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $48,950 | $50,370 | 10,490 |
| Decatur, IL | $47,770 | $47,680 | 60 |
| Peoria, IL | $47,280 | $45,930 | 300 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $47,120 | $47,680 | 180 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $46,880 | $46,970 | 330 |
| Bloomington, IL | $46,390 | $46,680 | 140 |
| Rockford, IL | $45,970 | $45,660 | 530 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $45,900 | $45,120 | 620 |