Scope of practice — what a dental assistant may do, and under what level of supervision — is set by state law and changes over time, so verify current rules with the board before relying on them.

Illinois Board of Dentistry · Last verified: September 2026

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Salary data

Dental Assistant Salary in Illinois

Statewide Illinois figures for dental assistants.

Illinois median

$48,610

BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025

Illinois range

$40,390–$56,860

vs. national

+1%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Illinois

47 employers have 95 open dental assistant roles in Illinois, led by Heartland Dental with 22 openings.

Heartland Dental22 open Orthodontic Experts15 open Smile Brands5 open Western Dental / Sonrava Health4 open Elite Dental Partners3 open American Dental Associates2 open Comprehensive Mobile Care2 open Dental 360 & Associates2 open

About This Role

A dental assistant supports the dentist chairside with room prep, instruments, imaging, and patient care.

Dental practices across Illinois hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many dental assistant jobs are open in Illinois right now?

As of November 2026, DentistryHires is showing 95 live dental assistant openings in Illinois. They come from 47 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in Illinois?

The Illinois median for dental assistants is $48,610 a year, +1% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in Illinois?

The Illinois Board of Dentistry sets the licensing rules for dental assistants in Illinois. The summary on this page was last verified in September 2026. See the Illinois requirements page for the current rules.

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Illinois?

The Illinois listings currently come from 47 employers, including Heartland Dental (22), Orthodontic Experts (15), and Smile Brands (5). 44 other employers have openings too.

05Which Illinois cities have the most dental assistants openings?

Across the Illinois listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Chicago (19), Rockford (5), Schaumburg (5), Bloomington (3), and Naperville (3).

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