Dental hygienist salary in Illinois
Dental hygienists in Illinois earn a median $46.48 an hour, or $96,670 a year, 1.4% below the national median of $47.16. Illinois ranks 25 of 50 on median hourly pay. About 8,970 hygienists work in the state.
$46.48
median hourly wage
$96,670
median annual wage
8,970
dental hygienists employed
1.9x
the median for all jobs here
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Illinois pay range
| Measure | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35.71 | $74,280 |
| 25th percentile | $38.17 | $79,400 |
| Median | $46.48 | $96,670 |
| 75th percentile | $48.94 | $101,800 |
| 90th percentile | $56.93 | $118,410 |
| Mean (average) | $44.15 | $91,820 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Against the national figures
| Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median hourly | $46.48 | $47.16 |
| Median annual | $96,670 | $98,100 |
| 90th percentile hourly | $56.93 | $60.60 |
| Median, all occupations (annual) | $51,960 | $50,980 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Illinois license guide
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Read the guidePay by metro and nonmetro area
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 25th to 75th percentile (hourly) | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $48.20 | $100,260 | $41.50 to $49.20 | 6,470 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $46.95 | $97,650 | $40.11 to $47.51 | 2,150 |
| East Central Illinois (nonmetro) | $42.54 | $88,470 | $37.56 to $45.48 | 380 |
| Rockford, IL | $41.40 | $86,120 | $39.32 to $46.87 | 370 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $40.24 | $83,690 | $37.75 to $44.11 | 80 |
| Springfield, IL | $39.94 | $83,070 | $39.49 to $46.89 | 280 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $39.42 | $82,000 | $37.56 to $45.00 | 280 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $39.00 | $81,110 | $37.85 to $46.79 | 170 |
| Decatur, IL | $38.91 | $80,930 | $37.69 to $41.74 | 60 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $38.28 | $79,610 | $36.26 to $44.30 | 90 |
| Kankakee, IL | $37.71 | $78,430 | $36.57 to $45.29 | 50 |
| Bloomington, IL | $37.61 | $78,220 | $36.50 to $45.22 | 130 |
| Peoria, IL | $37.44 | $77,870 | $37.29 to $38.86 | 270 |
| Northwest Illinois (nonmetro) | $37.41 | $77,820 | $36.51 to $43.07 | 150 |
| South Illinois (nonmetro) | $37.17 | $77,310 | $33.43 to $37.49 | 200 |
| West Central Illinois (nonmetro) | $37.15 | $77,270 | $36.33 to $38.18 | 170 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro figures cover the whole metro area, including any part in a neighboring state.
How common the job is
Illinois has 1.47 dental hygienist jobs per 1,000 jobs, a location quotient of 1.03 (1.00 is the national share; above 1 means hygienists make up a larger share of jobs here than nationally).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
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