Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Peoria
The median dental assistant earns $47,280 a year in the Peoria metro, with the middle half between $37,320 and $50,600.[1]
25th percentile
$37,320
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$47,280
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$50,600
Upper end of the middle half
Peoria runs about 3% lower than the Illinois median and ranks 5th of 12 Illinois metros. It is about 2% lower than the national median.
Peoria pay range vs. Illinois and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Illinois annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,730 | $37,360 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $37,320 | $40,390 | $44,340 |
| Median | $47,280 | $48,610 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $50,600 | $56,860 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $58,500 | $59,910 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $45,930 | $48,990 | $50,200 |
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1.81
0.73
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Dental Assistant salary in Peoria: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Peoria?
The median dental assistant salary in the Peoria metro area is $47,280, with the middle half earning between $37,320 and $50,600 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $36,730 at the 10th percentile to $58,500 at the 90th.
Is Peoria higher or lower than the rest of Illinois?
Peoria runs about 3% lower than the Illinois state median for dental assistants. It ranks 5th of 12 Illinois metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Peoria compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Peoria 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 Peoria area?
BLS estimates 300 dental assistants were employed in the Peoria metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.73, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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