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Dental assistant salary in Chicago, IL (Updated 2026)

How much does a Dental Assistant make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$22.17
same
as national average
Average $22.17
Low $17.67
High $27.82

The average salary for a dental assistant is $22.17 per hour in Chicago, IL. 824 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 19, 2026).

Dental Assistant job openings in Chicago, IL

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Dental Assistant
Webster Dental Care3.1out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
$20 - $23 an hour
Full-time
18 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Dental Assistant in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Chicago Family Health Center
 
$124,800per year
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Smiles Dental
 
$76,960per year
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GoTu
 
$71,314per year
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Stynt
 
$68,640per year
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Enable Dental
 
$62,400per year
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OFFOR Health
 
$57,200per year
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Highest paying cities for Dental Assistants near Chicago, IL

  1. Skokie, IL
    $23.04 per hour
  2. Arlington Heights, IL
    $22.81 per hour
  3. Glenview, IL
    $22.75 per hour
  4. Mount Prospect, IL
    $22.25 per hour
  5. Chicago, IL
    $22.17 per hour

Where can a Dental Assistant earn more?

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