Illinois Dental Assistant Salary

In May 2013, the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics ranked Illinois in the top ten states with the highest employment levels for dental assistants in the nation. At that time there were 14,270 dental assistants already working in the state.

According to the Illinois Department of Employment Security, within a ten-year projection period, approximately 445 new dental assistant jobs will become available annually. This quick expansion signifies a 15.1% growth change; almost double the job growth average for all occupations in the state, which stands at 8.6%.

Average Annual Salaries for Dental Assistants in Illinois

The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that one in three dental assistants had part-time jobs in 2012. In Illinois, most part-time employees earn an hourly wage as opposed to yearly salaries. The Department of Employment Security’s most recent dental assistant hourly wage data by percentile is shown here:

• 25^th Percentile: $12.27/hr.
• Median Percentile: $15.68/hr.
• 75^th Percentile: $18.80/hr.

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Penn Foster

Penn Foster's Dental Assistant career diploma program​ will teach you on-the-job skills like dental health procedures, office operations, dentistry terminology use, and more - so you can begin pursuing your career as a Dental Assistant.​

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Arizona State University - Online

With ASU's Online Bachelor of Science in Applied Biological Sciences – Pre-Dental, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge, skills and experience needed to pursue an advanced degree in dentistry or a career in a dental-related field.

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The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the majority of dental assistants work full-time jobs. The Department of Employment Security’s most recent dental assistant salary data by percentile is shown here:

• 25^th Percentile: $25,516/yr.
• Median Percentile: $32,609/yr.
• 75^th Percentile: $39,101/yr.

Some professionals use a dental assistant job as a career stepping-stone to becoming a dental hygienist. As such, these temporary workers are more likely interested in monthly earnings than annual salaries. The Department of Employment Security’s most recent dental assistant monthly earnings data by percentile is shown here:

• 25^th Percentile: $2,126/mo.
• Median Percentile: $2,717/mo.
• 75^th Percentile: $3,258/mo.

Regional Income Statistics for Dental Assistants in Illinois

The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics’ regional income figures for dental assistants employed in Illinois as of 2013 are shown here: