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Dental Hygienist Salary in Illinois

Median Annual in Illinois
$96,670/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$46.48/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Illinois

groups Employed in IL
8,970
public U.S. Median
$98,100
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$96,711 #33 of 50

Dental Hygienist pay in Illinois, explained

Dental hygienists in Illinois earn a median of $96,670 per year ($46.48 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $98,100. Entry-level workers earn around $74,280, while the most experienced dental hygienists reach about $118,410. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Illinois.

Is $96,670 good pay in Illinois?

Adjusted for Illinois's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $96,670 is worth about $96,711 in national buying power — ranking Illinois #33 for real pay (vs #25 on the sticker number).

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Dental Hygienist pay by experience in Illinois

Entry level (10th pct)
$74,280
$35.71/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$96,670
$46.48/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$118,410
$56.93/hr

Dental Hygienist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IL
Illinois (here) $96,670 $96,711
Wisconsin $96,540 $102,598 +$130
Missouri $92,750 $102,128 +$3,920
Indiana $92,330 $98,930 +$4,340
Iowa $84,010 $95,725 +$12,660
Kentucky $78,830 $87,434 +$17,840

Dental Hygienist in Illinois: FAQ

How much do dental hygienists make in Illinois?

Dental hygienists in Illinois earn a median of $96,670 per year ($46.48 per hour), compared with $98,100 nationally.

Does Illinois pay dental hygienists well?

At $96,670, Illinois pays 1% below the national median for dental hygienists. An estimated 8,970 work in the state.

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