Dental Hygienists Salary in Northwest Illinois

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

Median annual salary $84,900 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $40.82
10th percentile $72,120
90th percentile $93,170
Employed locally 230
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,120
    25th
    $76,810
    50th (median)
    $84,900
    75th
    $91,660
    90th
    $93,170

    Top-paying metros for Dental Hygienists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $146,760
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $135,010
    Vallejo, CA $134,450
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $132,010
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $131,890
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $131,610

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,540
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,550
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,160
    Emergency Medical Technicians $35,610
    Nurse Practitioners $128,070
    Psychiatric Technicians $50,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in Northwest Illinois is $40.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in Northwest Illinois is 9.9% below the national median of $94,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dental Hygienists in Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $72,120 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,810.