IL · Tinley Park · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Hygienist jobs in Tinley Park, IL

The median dental hygienist pay in the Tinley Park 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 Tinley Park and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Tinley Park.

Open Dental Hygienist roles near Tinley Park

Roles in other cities of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area.

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
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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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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands · Woodstock, IL

$50.00–$55.00/ hour
  • Part-time
  • Req 39508
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands · Chicago, IL

$50.00–$60.00/ hour
  • Full-time
  • Req 39330
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands · McHenry, IL

$48.00–$50.00/ hour
  • Full-time
  • Req 39222
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands · Chicago, IL

$50.00–$55.00/ hour
  • Full-time
  • Req 38954
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands · Chicago, IL

$53.00–$60.00/ hour
  • Part-time
  • Req 38945
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands · Oak Park, IL

$50.00–$55.00/ hour
  • Full-time
  • Req 38122
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Who is hiring dental hygienists near Tinley Park

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Smile Brands10$52.75
Aspen Dental4$51.75

Dental Hygienist pay in Tinley Park, 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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$30.02$62,44034% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$39.57$82,31013% below U.S. median
Median$47.13$98,0304% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$47.54$98,8805% above U.S. median
Top 10%$48.10$100,0506% above U.S. median

How Tinley Park 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 Tinley Park

  • 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 Tinley Park 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 Will County

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Will County (2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 17 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
Orland Park, IL4 mi$47.13/hr58,020
Oak Lawn, IL10 mi$47.13/hr56,531

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.

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Common questions

How much do dental hygienists make in Tinley Park, 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 Tinley Park 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 Tinley Park?

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 Tinley Park.

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

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Will 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 Tinley Park?

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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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