Dental Hygienist salary in Illinois
What dental hygienists earn in Illinois and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$96,670$46.48 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $98,100
Middle half earn$79,400 – $101,800Top 10%: $118,410+
Jobs8,9701.03× the U.S. concentration
Dental Hygienist pay in Illinois cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $100,260 | $48.20 | 6,470 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $97,650 | $46.95 | 2,150 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $88,470 | $42.54 | 380 |
| Rockford, IL | $86,120 | $41.40 | 370 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $82,000 | $39.42 | 280 |
| Springfield, IL | $83,070 | $39.94 | 280 |
| Peoria, IL | $77,870 | $37.44 | 270 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $77,310 | $37.17 | 200 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $81,110 | $39.00 | 170 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $77,270 | $37.15 | 170 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $77,820 | $37.41 | 150 |
| Bloomington, IL | $78,220 | $37.61 | 130 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $79,610 | $38.28 | 90 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $83,690 | $40.24 | 80 |
| Decatur, IL | $80,930 | $38.91 | 60 |
| Kankakee, IL | $78,430 | $37.71 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Illinois
Dental Hygienist pay in similar states
Maine · $97,680 Oklahoma · $97,580 Hawaii · $97,570 Vermont · $97,470 Wisconsin · $96,540 New Mexico · $95,940
Other healthcare salaries in Illinois
Registered Nurses · $95,990 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,060 Nursing Assistants · $45,960 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,650 Physicians, All Other · $132,540 Medical Assistants · $46,090 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,000 Dental Assistants · $48,610 Pharmacists · $139,080 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $71,950 Physical Therapists · $105,250 Psychiatric Technicians · $46,200
Questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in Illinois?
Dental Hygienists in Illinois earned a median of $96,670 a year ($46.48 an hour) in May 2025, 1% less than the national median of $98,100. The middle half earned $79,400 to $101,800.
Where in Illinois do dental hygienists earn the most?
Among areas in Illinois, pay was highest in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN at $100,260.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.