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.
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