Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Champaign-Urbana
The median dental hygienist earns $81,110 a year in the Champaign-Urbana metro, with the middle half between $78,740 and $97,330.[1]
25th percentile
$78,740
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$81,110
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$97,330
Upper end of the middle half
Champaign-Urbana runs about 16% lower than the Illinois median and ranks 7th of 12 Illinois metros. It is about 17% lower than the national median.
Champaign-Urbana pay range vs. Illinois and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Illinois annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $75,370 | $74,280 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $78,740 | $79,400 | $83,570 |
| Median | $81,110 | $96,670 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $97,330 | $101,800 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $98,570 | $118,410 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $84,180 | $91,820 | $98,990 |
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Dental Hygienist salary in Champaign-Urbana: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Champaign-Urbana?
The median dental hygienist salary in the Champaign-Urbana metro area is $81,110, with the middle half earning between $78,740 and $97,330 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $75,370 at the 10th percentile to $98,570 at the 90th.
Is Champaign-Urbana higher or lower than the rest of Illinois?
Champaign-Urbana runs about 16% lower than the Illinois state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 7th of 12 Illinois metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Champaign-Urbana compare nationally?
Dental Hygienist pay in Champaign-Urbana is about 17% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental hygienists work in the Champaign-Urbana area?
BLS estimates 170 dental hygienists were employed in the Champaign-Urbana metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.12, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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