Dental Hygienist Salaries in Illinois - IL

By allied health world contributing writer
Published: January, 7 2010

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About 7,400 dental hygienists ply their trade in Illinois, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics. The average dental hygienist salary in Illinois was nearly $63,000 in 2008, according to the BLS.

More recent numbers from indeed.com are listed below for Illinois’ largest cities.

Chicago: Hygienist: $72,000
Rockford: Hygienist: $62,000
Aurora: Hygienist: $55,000
Naperville: Hygienist: $70,000
Peoria: Hygienist: $65,000
Springfield: Hygienist: $70,000
Joliet: Hygienist: $78,000
Elgin: Hygienist: $58,000

Illinois Dental Hygiene Associations

Illinois Dental Hygiene Association (IDHA) An affiliate of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association, this local group increases awareness in the public eye of the art and science of dental hygiene and the hygienist’s role in the healthcare community. The IDHA supports research, dental legislation in Illinois and offers its members opportunities for networking, job searching and continuing education.

Illinois Dental Hygienists' Association
4 Lawrence Square
Springfield, Illinois 62704
(800) 550-4342
idha.net