Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Rockford
The median dental assistant earns $45,970 a year in the Rockford metro, with the middle half between $37,710 and $47,320.[1]
25th percentile
$37,710
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$45,970
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$47,320
Upper end of the middle half
Rockford runs about 5% lower than the Illinois median and ranks 9th of 12 Illinois metros. It is about 4% lower than the national median.
Rockford pay range vs. Illinois and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Illinois annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,460 | $37,360 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $37,710 | $40,390 | $44,340 |
| Median | $45,970 | $48,610 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $47,320 | $56,860 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $58,560 | $59,910 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $45,660 | $48,990 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Rockford: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Rockford?
The median dental assistant salary in the Rockford metro area is $45,970, with the middle half earning between $37,710 and $47,320 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $36,460 at the 10th percentile to $58,560 at the 90th.
Is Rockford higher or lower than the rest of Illinois?
Rockford runs about 5% lower than the Illinois state median for dental assistants. It ranks 9th of 12 Illinois metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Rockford compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Rockford is about 4% 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 Rockford area?
BLS estimates 530 dental assistants were employed in the Rockford metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.53, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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