Dental Assistants Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,850 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.04
10th percentile $35,370
90th percentile $56,500
Employed locally 490
National median $47,300

Compare Dental Assistants salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Northwest Illinois stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Dental Assistants
in
Northwest Illinois
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,370
    25th
    $36,310
    50th (median)
    $45,850
    75th
    $49,610
    90th
    $56,500

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$38,500
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35,820
    Medical Assistants$37,460
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36,380
    Phlebotomists$38,620
    Physical Therapist Assistants$62,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Northwest Illinois is $22.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.06 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Northwest Illinois is 3.1% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,370 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,310.