Dental Hygienists Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Dental Hygienists in Illinois earn a median salary of $80,169 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -14.9% vs the national median of $94,260. An estimated 8,610 dental hygienists are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $71,950 to $98,030 depending on location.
$80,169
Avg median salary in Illinois
$98,030
Highest paying metro
$71,950
Lowest paying metro
8,610
Employed in Illinois
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Dental Hygienists salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $98,030 | $82,310 | $98,890 | 6,420 |
| Northwest Illinois | $84,900 | $76,810 | $91,660 | 230 |
| Rockford, IL | $82,970 | $80,400 | $89,130 | 350 |
| East Central Illinois | $81,680 | $78,040 | $92,100 | 420 |
| Kankakee, IL | $78,800 | $76,040 | $86,740 | 70 |
| Bloomington, IL | $78,640 | $75,690 | $89,470 | 140 |
| Springfield, IL | $78,610 | $76,930 | $89,350 | 140 |
| Champaign, IL | $78,530 | $77,370 | $91,130 | 150 |
| Decatur, IL | $78,280 | $77,040 | $83,850 | 60 |
| West Central Illinois | $75,630 | $65,600 | $77,370 | 170 |
| Peoria, IL | $74,010 | $72,800 | $77,890 | 260 |
| South Illinois | $71,950 | $61,670 | $76,760 | 200 |