Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS

Dental Assistant Salary in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin

The median dental assistant earns $48,950 a year in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro, with most between $46,420 and $58,210.

25th percentile

$46,420

Entry / lower range

Median

$48,950

The typical pay

75th percentile

$58,210

Experienced / upper range

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin runs about 1% in line with the Indiana median. Versus the national median, it's about 2% above average.

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Dental Assistant salary in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin: FAQ

What is the average dental assistant salary in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin?

The median dental assistant salary in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area is about $48,950, with most earning between $46,420 and $58,210 (BLS OEWS, latest release).

Is Chicago-Naperville-Elgin higher or lower than the rest of Indiana?

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin runs about 1% in line with the Indiana state median for dental assistants.

How does Chicago-Naperville-Elgin compare nationally?

Compared to the national median, dental assistant pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin is about 2% above average.