How much does a dental hygienist make in Illinois?
$96,670a year
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists in Illinois. That is $46.48 an hour or $8,056 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.48
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 8,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,280Median: $96,670Highest 10%: $118,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,280 | $35.71 | |
| 25th | $79,400 | $38.17 | |
| Median | $96,670 | $46.48 | |
| 75th | $101,800 | $48.94 | |
| 90th | $118,400 | $56.93 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $100,300 |
| St. Louis, MO | $97,650 |
| Rockford, IL | $86,120 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $83,690 |
| Springfield, IL | $83,070 |
| Davenport, IA | $82,000 |
| Champaign, IL | $81,110 |
| Decatur, IL | $80,930 |
| Paducah, KY | $79,610 |
| Kankakee, IL | $78,430 |
| Bloomington, IL | $78,220 |
| Peoria, IL | $77,870 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental hygienists.
| 22. Oklahoma | $97,580 |
| 23. Hawaii | $97,570 |
| 24. Vermont | $97,470 |
| 25. Illinois | $96,670 |
| 26. Wisconsin | $96,540 |
| 27. New Mexico | $95,940 |
| 28. Georgia | $95,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $46.48 ($96,670 a year).
Do dental hygienists make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $96,670 against $98,100 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Illinois rank for dental hygienist pay?
Illinois ranks 25 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays dental hygienists the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $100,300 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.