Careers · Dental Hygienists · Illinois
Dental Hygienists in Illinois
Dental hygienists provide preventive oral care to patients in dental offices and clinics. They clean teeth, assess oral health problems, take X-rays, and educate patients on proper brushing and flossing In Illinois the median pay is $96,670 a year, 1% below the national median of $98,100.
$96,670median pay in Illinois, per year
$79,400–$101,800middle half earn
8,970employed in Illinois
$98,100U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Illinois
18open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Illinois or remote
3employers hiring
17posted in the last 7 days
MN · MO · WIwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold an associate degree.
Skills that matter most
Active ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingWritingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationReading Comprehension
Knowledge areas
Medicine and DentistryCustomer and Personal ServicePsychologyEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingComputers and Electronics
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Dental Hygienists.
Licenses and training in Illinois
Dental Hygienists pay in other states
District of Columbia · $137,220Alaska · $132,690Washington · $131,160California · $124,930Oregon · $122,080Nevada · $115,290Colorado · $109,580Maryland · $107,830New Jersey · $107,040New York · $106,130
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against dental hygienists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against dental hygienists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 29-1292.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Illinois, annual.