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Dental Assistant salaries in Illinois

Pay ranges employers published in 210 open job postings for Dental Assistant roles in Illinois, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Dental Assistant postings in Illinois

  1. Dental Assistant32 Family Dental · Rockford, IL · $19.00–$21.00/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Experienced Dental AssistantCameo Dental Specialists · River Forest, IL · $28.00–$34.00/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Dental AssistantGentle Dental Smile,Hanover park-60133 · Hanover Park, IL · $18.00/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  4. Dental Assistant I (Lincoln) (0197)Southern Illinois University School of Medicine · Lincoln, IL · $18.70–$20.57/hr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  5. Dental Assistant - Entry LevelAspen Dental · Freeport, IL · $16.00–$18.00/hr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
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Dental Assistant pay in other places

  1. United States$22.97/hr ($47.8K/yr) median, $20.63–$25.13/hr typical, 5,953 postingsUnited States: middle half $20.63–$25.13/hr, median $22.97/hr ($47.8K/yr)
  2. California$24.50/hr ($51K/yr) median, $22.00–$27.50/hr typical, 539 postingsCalifornia: middle half $22.00–$27.50/hr, median $24.50/hr ($51K/yr)
  3. New York$24.00/hr ($49.9K/yr) median, $21.50–$26.00/hr typical, 367 postingsNew York: middle half $21.50–$26.00/hr, median $24.00/hr ($49.9K/yr)
  4. Florida$22.00/hr ($45.8K/yr) median, $20.00–$24.00/hr typical, 315 postingsFlorida: middle half $20.00–$24.00/hr, median $22.00/hr ($45.8K/yr)
  5. Washington$25.00/hr ($52K/yr) median, $23.00–$27.00/hr typical, 256 postingsWashington: middle half $23.00–$27.00/hr, median $25.00/hr ($52K/yr)
  6. CanadaCA$27.00/hr (CA$56.2K/yr) median, CA$24.44–CA$30.00/hr typical, 250 postings
  7. Texas$21.00/hr ($43.7K/yr) median, $18.50–$23.00/hr typical, 248 postingsTexas: middle half $18.50–$23.00/hr, median $21.00/hr ($43.7K/yr)
  8. Virginia$23.00/hr ($47.8K/yr) median, $20.67–$24.00/hr typical, 244 postingsVirginia: middle half $20.67–$24.00/hr, median $23.00/hr ($47.8K/yr)

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Questions and answers

How much does a Dental Assistant make in Illinois?

The median posted base pay for Dental Assistant jobs in Illinois is $22.00/hr ($45.8K/yr), from 210 job postings with pay at 146 companies.

What is the typical Dental Assistant pay range in Illinois?

The middle half of postings list $20.00–$24.00/hr. The top 10% list $52K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $37.4K or less.

How does Illinois pay compare with all Dental Assistant jobs?

The median here is $22.00/hr ($45.8K/yr), against $22.98/hr ($47.8K/yr) across all 6,591 postings for the role.

How many Dental Assistant jobs in Illinois list pay?

210 open postings at 146 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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