Dental Assistants Salary in South Illinois

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

Median annual salary $45,380 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.82
10th percentile $33,410
90th percentile $58,640
Employed locally 250
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,410
    25th
    $38,570
    50th (median)
    $45,380
    75th
    $48,220
    90th
    $58,640

    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 South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,850
    Nursing Assistants$38,290
    Medical Assistants$40,780
    Physical Therapist Assistants$60,660
    Phlebotomists$40,120
    Occupational Therapy Assistants$60,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in South Illinois is $21.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Assistants salary in South Illinois is 4.1% 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $33,410 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,570.