Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Bloomington
The median dental assistant earns $46,390 a year in the Bloomington metro, with the middle half between $38,070 and $50,370.[1]
25th percentile
$38,070
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$46,390
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$50,370
Upper end of the middle half
Bloomington runs about 5% lower than the Illinois median and ranks 8th of 12 Illinois metros. It is about 3% lower than the national median.
Bloomington pay range vs. Illinois and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Illinois annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,160 | $37,360 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $38,070 | $40,390 | $44,340 |
| Median | $46,390 | $48,610 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $50,370 | $56,860 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $57,870 | $59,910 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $46,680 | $48,990 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Bloomington: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Bloomington?
The median dental assistant salary in the Bloomington metro area is $46,390, with the middle half earning between $38,070 and $50,370 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $35,160 at the 10th percentile to $57,870 at the 90th.
Is Bloomington higher or lower than the rest of Illinois?
Bloomington runs about 5% lower than the Illinois state median for dental assistants. It ranks 8th of 12 Illinois metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Bloomington compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Bloomington is about 3% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Bloomington area?
BLS estimates 140 dental assistants were employed in the Bloomington metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.65, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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