DOL Median (Illinois)
$36,920
vs National
+10.9%
National: $33,280BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$40,000
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$36,920
+10.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$33,280
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Dental Assistants in Illinois earns $36,920 in nominal terms, which is 10.9% above the national average of $33,280. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $40,000 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Illinois
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1ST FAMILY DENTAL OF PULASKI PC DBA 1ST FAMILY DENTAL | $45,032 | 1 |
| Glen Orthodontics PC | $45,000 | 1 |
| GLENWOOD DENTAL CARE PC | $42,349 | 1 |
| Puredental, Ltd | $37,606 | 1 |
| Liberty Dental of Maplebrook Ltd | $36,234 | 1 |
| ACCURATE DENTISTRY OF ORLAND PARK | $35,000 | 1 |
| Rainbow Dental Inc. | $32,000 | 1 |
| Family Care Dental Group, Ltd. | $31,429 | 1 |
| Irving Park Family Dentist | N/A | 1 |
| BONDDS DENTAL STUDIO P.C. | N/A | 1 |
| JACOBSON AND TSOU ORTHODONTICS, LTD. | N/A | 1 |
| DENTALMAX,PC | N/A | 1 |
| Jacobson & Tsou Orthodontics | N/A | 1 |
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San Antonio, TX · $260,000San Francisco, CA · $83,200Brownsville, TX · $70,000DALLAS, TX · $52,000Lakewood, CO · $50,336Top-Paying Roles in Illinois
Surgeons, All Other · $350,000Cardiologists · $300,000General Internal Medicine Physicians · $230,000Physicians, All Other · $230,000Orthodontists · $216,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Dental Assistants make in Illinois?
The median Dental Assistants salary in Illinois is $36,920 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Dental Assistants?
A Dental Assistants in Illinois earns 10.9% more than the national median of $33,280, or $40,000 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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