PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant - Entry Level
Aspen Dental · Springfield, IL
$18.00–$22.00/ hour
Dental Assistant jobs in Springfield, IL
Pay for dental assistants in the Springfield area centers on $21.53 per hour, or about $44,770 a year. The lower quarter earns under $19.68 and the upper quarter over $23.67. That ranks 241st of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 162nd of 339 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Springfield. The free report below lists employers near Springfield and what they pay.
- $21.53median pay per hour, Springfield
- $20–$24typical range per hour
- 180dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 6% below the Illinois statewide median of $22.80 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 180 dental assistants employed in the Springfield metro area, 1.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.71).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.46 | $36,320 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $19.68 | $40,930 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Median | $21.53 | $44,770 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $23.67 | $49,230 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $28.03 | $58,300 | 23% above U.S. median |
How Springfield ranks
- 241st of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 162nd of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 7 Illinois metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dental Assistants (SOC 31-9091), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Springfield
- Overall prices in Springfield run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 28% below the U.S. average (index 71.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $21.53 median hour buys what $23.21 buys at the national price level, 2% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Springfield paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$775
- Per year: $38,754
- Per month: $3,230
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Springfield metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Sangamon County
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Sangamon County (2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 25 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Dental Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, IL | 38 mi | $21.31/hr | 68,763 |
| Bloomington, IL | 59 mi | $21.64/hr | 79,232 |
| Normal, IL | 61 mi | $21.64/hr | 53,304 |
| Peoria, IL | 66 mi | $21.02/hr | 111,696 |
| Champaign, IL | 76 mi | $21.78/hr | 91,961 |
| Florissant, MO | 78 mi | $22.70/hr | 51,290 |
Dental Assistant jobs in Illinois · Dental Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Illinois
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Illinois taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Springfield
Springfield city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in Springfield, IL?
Dental Assistants in the Springfield metro area have a median pay of $21.53 per hour, about $44,770 a year. The middle half earn between $19.68 and $23.67 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Springfield a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Springfield ranks 162nd of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 241st of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental assistants in Springfield?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Springfield. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Springfield.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Springfield as a dental assistant?
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Springfield in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Sangamon County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
Does Valorem Health place dental assistants in Springfield?
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Your Dental Assistant pay reportSpringfield, IL · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Smile BrandsChicago, IL · 7 postings$24.00/ hr$18–$28
- Nimesha Patel, Dds, PCChicago, IL · 1 wage offer$23.17/ hr$23–$23
- Wand Dental Lab CorporationOak Brook, IL · 1 wage offer$20.81/ hr$21–$21
- Aspen DentalChicago, IL · 14 postings$20.00/ hr$16–$27
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$18Median$20.50High$25
22 Dental Assistant postings with published pay in Illinois, 10 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 22 Dental Assistant roles
- Dental AssistantPermanent$19.00–$23.00/ hour
- Dental AssistantPermanent$22.00–$26.00/ hour
+ 20 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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