Dental Assistants Salary in Illinois
Dental Assistants in Illinois earn a median of $48,610 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,610
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($48,070)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 13,740
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,360; the top 10% earn over $59,910. Nationally the range is $37,130 to $62,250.
States ranked near Illinois
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Dental Assistants pay in Illinois
How much do dental assistants make in Illinois?
The median is $48,610 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,360 and the top 10% earn over $59,910. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for dental assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 50 (+1% vs. the national median of $48,070). Living costs are not included.