Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Springfield
The median dental assistant earns $45,390 a year in the Springfield metro, with the middle half between $35,250 and $48,740.[1]
25th percentile
$35,250
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$45,390
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$48,740
Upper end of the middle half
Springfield runs about 7% lower than the Illinois median and ranks 11th of 12 Illinois metros. It is about 6% lower than the national median.
Springfield pay range vs. Illinois and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Illinois annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,250 | $37,360 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $35,250 | $40,390 | $44,340 |
| Median | $45,390 | $48,610 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $48,740 | $56,860 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $59,630 | $59,910 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $46,080 | $48,990 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Springfield: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Springfield?
The median dental assistant salary in the Springfield metro area is $45,390, with the middle half earning between $35,250 and $48,740 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $35,250 at the 10th percentile to $59,630 at the 90th.
Is Springfield higher or lower than the rest of Illinois?
Springfield runs about 7% lower than the Illinois state median for dental assistants. It ranks 11th of 12 Illinois metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Springfield compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Springfield is about 6% 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 Springfield area?
BLS estimates 360 dental assistants were employed in the Springfield metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.45, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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