IL · Champaign · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Hygienist jobs in Champaign, IL

The median dental hygienist pay in the Champaign area is $37.76 per hour ($78,530 a year), with the typical range running from $37.20 to $43.81. That ranks 299th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 262nd of 332 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Champaign and what they pay.

Dental Hygienist pay in Champaign, IL

The metro median is 19% below the Illinois statewide median of $46.39 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 150 dental hygienists employed in the Champaign-Urbana metro area, 1.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.02).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$33.16$68,97027% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.20$77,38018% below U.S. median
Median$37.76$78,53017% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$43.81$91,1203% below U.S. median
Top 10%$45.80$95,2601% above U.S. median

How Champaign ranks

  • 299th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 262nd of 332 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th 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 Champaign

  • Overall prices in Champaign-Urbana 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 $37.76 median hour buys what $40.73 buys at the national price level, 10% below 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,359
  • Per year: $67,968
  • Per month: $5,664

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Champaign-Urbana metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Open Dental Hygienist roles in Illinois

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Champaign as they open.

PermanentPosted 3 days ago

Dental Hygienist

Aspen Dental · Bloomingdale, IL

$55.00–$57.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-012808
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 7 days ago

Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands · Schaumburg, IL

$50.00–$58.00/ hour
  • Full-time
  • Req 39760
New this week
View role
PermanentPosted 29 days ago

Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands · Lake in the Hills, IL

$55.00–$57.00/ hour
  • Part-time
  • Req 39573
Top 25% pay
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Dental health shortage areas in Champaign County

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Champaign County (1 population-group, 1 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 Hygienist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Decatur, IL39 mi$37.63/hr68,763
Bloomington, IL44 mi$37.81/hr79,232
Normal, IL47 mi$37.81/hr53,304
Terre Haute, IN66 mi$39.09/hr58,531
Springfield, IL76 mi$37.79/hr112,949
Lafayette, IN77 mi$45.13/hr71,757

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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.

Illinois state guide

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Common questions

How much do dental hygienists make in Champaign, IL?

Dental Hygienists in the Champaign-Urbana metro area have a median pay of $37.76 per hour, about $78,530 a year. The middle half earn between $37.20 and $43.81 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Champaign a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?

Champaign-Urbana ranks 262nd of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 299th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Do I need a Illinois license to work in Champaign 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 Champaign in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Champaign 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 Champaign?

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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

  1. Dental HygienistPermanent
    $55.00–$57.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Bloomingdale, IL · posted 3 days ago
  2. Dental HygienistPermanent
    $50.00–$58.00/ hour
    Smile Brands · Schaumburg, IL · posted 7 days ago

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