Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Champaign-Urbana
The median dental assistant earns $47,120 a year in the Champaign-Urbana metro, with the middle half between $42,570 and $56,550.[1]
25th percentile
$42,570
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$47,120
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$56,550
Upper end of the middle half
Champaign-Urbana runs about 3% lower than the Illinois median and ranks 6th of 12 Illinois metros. It is about 2% lower than the national median.
Champaign-Urbana pay range vs. Illinois and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Illinois annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,090 | $37,360 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $42,570 | $40,390 | $44,340 |
| Median | $47,120 | $48,610 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $56,550 | $56,860 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $59,240 | $59,910 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $47,680 | $48,990 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Champaign-Urbana: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Champaign-Urbana?
The median dental assistant salary in the Champaign-Urbana metro area is $47,120, with the middle half earning between $42,570 and $56,550 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $37,090 at the 10th percentile to $59,240 at the 90th.
Is Champaign-Urbana higher or lower than the rest of Illinois?
Champaign-Urbana runs about 3% lower than the Illinois state median for dental assistants. It ranks 6th of 12 Illinois metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Champaign-Urbana compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Champaign-Urbana is about 2% 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 Champaign-Urbana area?
BLS estimates 180 dental assistants were employed in the Champaign-Urbana metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.67, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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