How much does a dental assistant make in Springfield?
$45,390a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $21.82 an hour or $3,783 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.82
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 277 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,250Median: $45,390Highest 10%: $59,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,250 | $16.95 | |
| 25th | $35,250 | $16.95 | |
| Median | $45,390 | $21.82 | |
| 75th | $48,740 | $23.43 | |
| 90th | $59,630 | $28.67 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for dental assistants.
| 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 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $44,370 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $66,390 |
| Massage Therapist | $61,280 |
| Medical Assistant | $45,140 |
| Phlebotomist | $41,420 |
| Nursing Assistant | $40,070 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $39,780 |
| Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker | $38,050 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $37,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $21.82 ($45,390 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $45,390 against $48,070 nationally, 6% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $48,610, so Springfield pays 7% less.
Where does Springfield rank for dental assistant pay?
277 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does a dental assistant make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,630 or more.
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.