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Dental Assistant Salary in Illinois (2026)
$23.37 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,832/year ($3,236/month) for a single filer
Dental Assistant pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,360 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,390 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,610 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $56,860 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $59,910 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,740 Dental Assistant jobs in Illinois (occupation code 31-9091, “Dental Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Dental Assistant salary of $48,610 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Illinois state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,832 — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
| Gross (median) | $48,610 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,653 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,719 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$2,406 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,832 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,236 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dental Assistant make in Illinois?
- The median Dental Assistant salary in Illinois is $48,610 per year ($23.37 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,390 and $56,860.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dental Assistant in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $48,610, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $38,832 per year ($3,236 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
- How many Dental Assistant jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 13,740 Dental Assistant jobs in Illinois in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Illinois state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Illinois.