Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Kankakee
The median dental assistant earns $45,610 a year in the Kankakee metro, with the middle half between $44,150 and $48,000.[1]
25th percentile
$44,150
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$45,610
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$48,000
Upper end of the middle half
Kankakee runs about 6% lower than the Illinois median and ranks 10th of 12 Illinois metros. It is about 5% lower than the national median.
Kankakee pay range vs. Illinois and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Illinois annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,690 | $37,360 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $44,150 | $40,390 | $44,340 |
| Median | $45,610 | $48,610 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $48,000 | $56,860 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $56,700 | $59,910 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $46,450 | $48,990 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Kankakee: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Kankakee?
The median dental assistant salary in the Kankakee metro area is $45,610, with the middle half earning between $44,150 and $48,000 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $36,690 at the 10th percentile to $56,700 at the 90th.
Is Kankakee higher or lower than the rest of Illinois?
Kankakee runs about 6% lower than the Illinois state median for dental assistants. It ranks 10th of 12 Illinois metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Kankakee compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Kankakee is about 5% 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 Kankakee area?
BLS estimates 60 dental assistants were employed in the Kankakee 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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