The average salary for a dental assistant in Illinois is around $43,220 per year.
Avg Salary
Dental assistants earn an average yearly salary of $43,220.
Wages typically start from $29,570 and go up to $55,090.
39% below national average Updated in 2021
Dental assistant earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level dental assistant earnings begin at:
$26.48 per hour
$55,090 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level dental assistant earnings begin at:
$22.80 per hour
$47,430 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level dental assistant earnings begin at:
$20.78 per hour
$43,220 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level dental assistant earnings begin at:
$17.95 per hour
$37,340 per year
10th percentile
Starting level dental assistant earnings begin at:
$14.22 per hour
$29,570 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Dental assistant salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | $49,790 |
| Massachusetts | $48,000 |
| Oregon | $47,850 |
| Alaska | $47,720 |
| North Dakota | $47,660 |
| New Hampshire | $47,600 |
| District of Columbia | $47,550 |
| Rhode Island | $47,400 |
| New York | $47,250 |
| Connecticut | $47,190 |
| California | $47,140 |
| New Jersey | $46,970 |
| Vermont | $46,910 |
| Maryland | $46,830 |
| Washington | $46,640 |
| Maine | $46,630 |
| Iowa | $46,230 |
| Colorado | $46,170 |
| North Carolina | $45,810 |
| South Dakota | $45,530 |
| Delaware | $45,110 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,780 |
| Illinois | $43,220 |
| Arizona | $39,480 |
| Wisconsin | $39,090 |
| Ohio | $39,040 |
| Virginia | $38,450 |
| Wyoming | $38,410 |
| Indiana | $38,280 |
| Nebraska | $38,100 |
| South Carolina | $38,040 |
| Florida | $37,790 |
| Tennessee | $37,760 |
| Michigan | $37,640 |
| Oklahoma | $37,520 |
| Kansas | $37,490 |
| Missouri | $37,470 |
| Georgia | $37,460 |
| Hawaii | $37,430 |
| Texas | $37,360 |
| Guam | $37,300 |
| New Mexico | $37,250 |
| Montana | $37,220 |
| Nevada | $37,140 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $37,120 |
| Idaho | $37,100 |
| Kentucky | $37,080 |
| Utah | $36,810 |
| Arkansas | $36,450 |
| Alabama | $36,300 |
| West Virginia | $35,970 |
| Mississippi | $30,820 |
| Louisiana | $30,280 |
| Puerto Rico | $17,630 |
How do dental assistant salaries compare to similar careers?
Dental assistants earn about the same as related careers in Illinois. On average, they make less than rehabilitation counselors but more than phlebotomists.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation counselor salary | $43K |
| Community health worker salary | $39K |
| Ophthalmic medical technician salary | $46K |
| Veterinary technologist salary | $38K |
| Endoscopy technician salary | $39K |
| Dental assistant salary | $43K |
| Medical appliance technician salary | $35K |
| Psychiatric technician salary | $38K |
| Medical administrative assistant salary | $37K |
| Phlebotomist salary | $38K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)