PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Dental Hygienist
Aspen Dental · Bloomingdale, IL
$55.00–$57.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Dental Hygienist jobs in Aurora, IL
The median dental hygienist pay in the Aurora area is $47.13 per hour ($98,030 a year), with the typical range running from $39.57 to $47.54. That ranks 65th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 111th of 332 once local prices are factored in. 14 open roles with published pay are listed for Aurora and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Aurora.
- $47.13median pay per hour, Chicago
- $40–$48typical range per hour
- 6,420dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 14open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Dental Hygienist roles near Aurora
Roles in other cities of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area.
PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Dental Hygienist
Smile Brands · Schaumburg, IL
$50.00–$58.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 24 days ago
Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Aspen Dental · Valparaiso, IN
$50.00–$52.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 24 days ago
Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Aspen Dental · DeKalb, IL
$94k–$104k/ year
PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Dental Hygienist
Smile Brands · Lake in the Hills, IL
$55.00–$57.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Aspen Dental · Morris, IL
$50.00–$55.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Hygienist
Smile Brands · Woodstock, IL
$50.00–$55.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Hygienist
Smile Brands · Chicago, IL
$50.00–$60.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Hygienist
Smile Brands · McHenry, IL
$48.00–$50.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Hygienist
Smile Brands · Chicago, IL
$50.00–$55.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Hygienist
Smile Brands · Chicago, IL
$53.00–$60.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Hygienist
Smile Brands · Oak Park, IL
$50.00–$55.00/ hour
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Named employers near Aurora, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring dental hygienists near Aurora
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Smile Brands | 10 | $52.75 |
| Aspen Dental | 4 | $51.75 |
Dental Hygienist pay in Aurora, IL
The metro median is 2% above the Illinois statewide median of $46.39 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 6,420 dental hygienists employed in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area, 1.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.01).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.02 | $62,440 | 34% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $39.57 | $82,310 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Median | $47.13 | $98,030 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $47.54 | $98,880 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $48.10 | $100,050 | 6% above U.S. median |
How Aurora ranks
- 65th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 111th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 7 Illinois metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dental Hygienists (SOC 29-1292), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Aurora
- Overall prices in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 112.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $47.13 median hour buys what $45.49 buys at the national price level, in line with 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 Aurora paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,697
- Per year: $84,834
- Per month: $7,070
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in DuPage County
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include DuPage County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 15 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 Hygienist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naperville, IL | 7 mi | $47.13/hr | 153,124 |
| Bolingbrook, IL | 11 mi | $47.13/hr | 74,756 |
Dental Hygienist jobs in Illinois · Dental Hygienist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Illinois
Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. 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 Aurora
Aurora city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do dental hygienists make in Aurora, IL?
Dental Hygienists in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area have a median pay of $47.13 per hour, about $98,030 a year. The middle half earn between $39.57 and $47.54 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Aurora a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ranks 111th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 65th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental hygienists in Aurora?
We list 14 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Aurora.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Aurora as a dental hygienist?
Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. 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 Aurora in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include DuPage County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
Does Valorem Health place dental hygienists in Aurora?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Aurora and across Illinois. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Aurora.
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Your Hygienist pay reportAurora, IL · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Smile BrandsChicago, IL · 11 postings$52.50/ hr$46–$60
- Aspen DentalBloomingdale, IL · 5 postings$47.50/ hr$42–$57
- VIG Dental IncMount Prospect, IL · 1 wage offer$42.28/ hr$42–$42
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$46Median$52.50High$57
16 Hygienist postings with published pay in Illinois, 5 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 16 Hygienist roles
- Dental HygienistPermanent$55.00–$57.00/ hour
- Dental HygienistPermanent$50.00–$58.00/ hour
+ 14 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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