Dental Assistants Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Dental Assistants in Illinois earn a median salary of $45,201 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -4.4% vs the national median of $47,300. An estimated 15,310 dental assistants are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $43,720 to $47,570 depending on location.
$45,201
Avg median salary in Illinois
$47,570
Highest paying metro
$43,720
Lowest paying metro
15,310
Employed in Illinois
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Dental Assistants salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $47,570 | $38,650 | $57,190 | 12,310 |
| Kankakee, IL | $46,270 | $37,210 | $47,090 | 70 |
| Northwest Illinois | $45,850 | $36,310 | $49,610 | 490 |
| South Illinois | $45,380 | $38,570 | $48,220 | 250 |
| Champaign, IL | $45,290 | $39,480 | $49,050 | 190 |
| Bloomington, IL | $45,010 | $38,600 | $48,740 | 160 |
| West Central Illinois | $44,820 | $37,980 | $47,500 | 250 |
| Springfield, IL | $44,770 | $40,930 | $49,230 | 180 |
| East Central Illinois | $44,740 | $34,940 | $46,940 | 700 |
| Rockford, IL | $44,670 | $36,870 | $46,550 | 340 |
| Decatur, IL | $44,320 | $38,030 | $46,860 | 70 |
| Peoria, IL | $43,720 | $36,170 | $47,360 | 300 |