How much does a dental assistant make in Illinois?
$48,610a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in Illinois. That is $23.37 an hour or $4,051 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.37
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 13,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,360Median: $48,610Highest 10%: $59,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,360 | $17.96 | |
| 25th | $40,390 | $19.42 | |
| Median | $48,610 | $23.37 | |
| 75th | $56,860 | $27.34 | |
| 90th | $59,910 | $28.80 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $48,950 |
| St. Louis, MO | $48,120 |
| Decatur, IL | $47,770 |
| Davenport, IA | $47,410 |
| Peoria, IL | $47,280 |
| Champaign, IL | $47,120 |
| Paducah, KY | $46,750 |
| Bloomington, IL | $46,390 |
| Rockford, IL | $45,970 |
| Kankakee, IL | $45,610 |
| Springfield, IL | $45,390 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $44,370 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental assistants.
| 17. Michigan | $48,820 |
| 18. Indiana | $48,670 |
| 19. Maryland | $48,620 |
| 20. Illinois | $48,610 |
| 21. Iowa | $48,430 |
| 22. Colorado | $48,340 |
| 23. New York | $48,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $23.37 ($48,610 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $48,610 against $48,070 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Illinois rank for dental assistant pay?
Illinois ranks 20 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays dental assistants the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $48,950 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.