Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Decatur
The median dental assistant earns $47,770 a year in the Decatur metro, with the middle half between $43,630 and $55,680.[1]
25th percentile
$43,630
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$47,770
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$55,680
Upper end of the middle half
Decatur runs about 2% lower than the Illinois median and ranks 3rd of 12 Illinois metros. It is about the same as the national median.
Decatur pay range vs. Illinois and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Illinois annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,670 | $37,360 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $43,630 | $40,390 | $44,340 |
| Median | $47,770 | $48,610 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $55,680 | $56,860 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $59,290 | $59,910 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $47,680 | $48,990 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Decatur: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Decatur?
The median dental assistant salary in the Decatur metro area is $47,770, with the middle half earning between $43,630 and $55,680 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $37,670 at the 10th percentile to $59,290 at the 90th.
Is Decatur higher or lower than the rest of Illinois?
Decatur runs about 2% lower than the Illinois state median for dental assistants. It ranks 3rd of 12 Illinois metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Decatur compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Decatur is about the same as the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Decatur area?
BLS estimates 60 dental assistants were employed in the Decatur metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.56, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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