PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Dental Hygienist
Aspen Dental · Bloomingdale, IL
$55.00–$57.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Dental Hygienist jobs in Rockford, IL
Pay for dental hygienists in the Rockford area centers on $39.89 per hour, or about $82,970 a year. The lower quarter earns under $38.65 and the upper quarter over $42.85. That ranks 194th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 180th of 332 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Rockford and what they pay.
- $39.89median pay per hour, Rockford
- $39–$43typical range per hour
- 350dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 92cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Hygienist pay in Rockford, IL
The metro median is 14% below the Illinois statewide median of $46.39 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 350 dental hygienists employed in the Rockford metro area, 2.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.77).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $37.23 | $77,440 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.65 | $80,390 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Median | $39.89 | $82,970 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $42.85 | $89,130 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $45.49 | $94,620 | in line with U.S. median |
How Rockford ranks
- 194th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 180th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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 Rockford
- Overall prices in Rockford run 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 30% below the U.S. average (index 70.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $39.89 median hour buys what $43.29 buys at the national price level, 4% 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$1,436
- Per year: $71,802
- Per month: $5,984
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Rockford metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Dental Hygienist
Smile Brands · Schaumburg, IL
$50.00–$58.00/ hour
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Dental health shortage areas in Winnebago County
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Winnebago County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janesville, WI | 30 mi | $40.14/hr | 66,428 |
| Elgin, IL | 41 mi | $47.13/hr | 114,701 |
| Hoffman Estates, IL | 49 mi | $47.13/hr | 50,920 |
| Aurora, IL | 52 mi | $47.13/hr | 180,710 |
| Schaumburg, IL | 53 mi | $47.13/hr | 77,099 |
| Palatine, IL | 53 mi | $47.13/hr | 65,951 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do dental hygienists make in Rockford, IL?
Dental Hygienists in the Rockford metro area have a median pay of $39.89 per hour, about $82,970 a year. The middle half earn between $38.65 and $42.85 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Rockford a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Rockford ranks 180th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 194th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Rockford 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 Rockford in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Winnebago County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
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Your Hygienist pay reportRockford, 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
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