Dental Assistants Salary in Rockford, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rockford, IL

Median annual salary $44,670 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.47
10th percentile $35,050
90th percentile $55,750
Employed locally 340
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,050
    25th
    $36,870
    50th (median)
    $44,670
    75th
    $46,550
    90th
    $55,750

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 67% Median Dental Assistants salary is 33% 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 Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,770
    Nursing Assistants $38,960
    Medical Assistants $44,380
    Phlebotomists $39,620
    Massage Therapists $59,760
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $40,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Rockford?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Rockford, IL is $21.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.15 or more per hour.

    Is Rockford above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Rockford, IL is 5.6% 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,050 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,870.