Dental Assistant salary in Illinois

Average salary
$29,000/yr
Based on 916 income tax records
$16,500
$51,000
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$26K
 
$29K
 
$31K
 
$32K
 
$34K
$16,500
$51,000
How much do Dental Assistants make?
The average total salary for a Dental Assistant is $29,000 per year. This is based on data from 916 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Dental Assistant and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Dental Assistant salary can vary between $16,500 to $51,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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Dental Assistant salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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US Department Of Defense, Illinois
18 income tax records
$40,000/yr
$22K – $49K
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Heartland Dental, Illinois
48 income tax records
$30,000/yr
$21K – $46K
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Apeo, Illinois
25 income tax records
$28,500/yr
$18K – $36K
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Elite Dental Partners, Illinois
12 income tax records
$25,000/yr
$19K – $36K

Dental Assistant demographics in Illinois

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72% are single
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28% are married
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42% have kids
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31% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Dental Assistants in Illinois

916 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a dental assistant in Illinois is $29,000 per year. Dental assistant salaries in Illinois can vary between $16,500 to $51,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 916 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as dental assistant.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for dental assistants in Illinois: US Department of Defense ($40,000 a year), Heartland Dental ($30,000 a year), and Apeo ($28,500 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for dental assistants in Illinois: Plainfield, IL ($33,000 a year), Decatur, IL ($30,500 a year), and Aurora, IL ($30,500 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.