Dental Assistants Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $45,290 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.78
10th percentile $35,260
90th percentile $58,750
Employed locally 190
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,260
    25th
    $39,480
    50th (median)
    $45,290
    75th
    $49,050
    90th
    $58,750

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 70% Median Dental Assistants salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dental Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,360
    Minnesota $64,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,600
    Rochester, MN $62,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,700
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,620

    Nearby metros — Dental Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $59,270
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $58,380
    Wilmington, NC $50,440
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $50,200
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $50,110
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $50,050

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$43,720
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35,020
    Medical Assistants$42,930
    Phlebotomists$43,080
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36,850
    Medical Equipment Preparers$44,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Champaign, IL is $21.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.48 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Champaign, IL is 4.2% below the national median of $47,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dental Assistants in Champaign?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,260 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,480.