Dental Hygienists Salary in Illinois
Dental Hygienists in Illinois earn a median of $96,670 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $96,670
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($98,100)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 8,970
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,280; the top 10% earn over $118,410. Nationally the range is $74,880 to $126,050.
States ranked near Illinois
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Dental Hygienists pay in Illinois
How much do dental hygienists make in Illinois?
The median is $96,670 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,280 and the top 10% earn over $118,410. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for dental hygienists?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 50 (−1% vs. the national median of $98,100). Living costs are not included.