SOC 29-1292 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dental Hygienists — Kankakee
Kankakee, IL · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Dental Hygienists in Kankakee, IL is $78,430 per year, 20.1% below the national median of $98,100.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Dental Hygienists in Kankakee, IL is $78,430 per year, 20.1% below the national median of $98,100. Half of workers earn between $76,060 and $94,190. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $60,570 and the ninetieth at $97,330.
Employment stands at 50, or 1.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Chicago records the highest median at $100,260. Of the 183 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 40th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,570 | −38.3% |
| 25th | $76,060 | −22.5% |
| Median (50th) | $78,430 | −20.1% |
| 75th | $94,190 | −4.0% |
| 90th | $97,330 | −0.8% |
| Mean | $80,060 | −18.4% |
Other metro areas in Illinois
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago | $100,260 | 6,470 | |
| 2 | Rockford | $86,120 | 370 | |
| 3 | Springfield | $83,070 | 280 | |
| 4 | Champaign | $81,110 | 170 | |
| 5 | Decatur | $80,930 | 60 | |
| 6 | Bloomington | $78,220 | 130 | |
| 7 | Peoria | $77,870 | 270 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kankakee sit close to the national average, so $78,430 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$78,430as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$78,430US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $78,430 a year, 20.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $60,570 to $97,330 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Chicago, at $100,260.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dental Hygienists in Kankakee, IL?
The median annual wage is $78,430, or $37.71 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $98,100, so pay in Kankakee, IL is 20.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Kankakee, IL earns more than $97,330 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $60,570 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Chicago, at $100,260 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Kankakee, IL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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