Dental Hygienist in Illinois

Dental hygienists clean teeth, take X-rays, and educate patients on oral health. It's one of the best-paying 2-year degree jobs in America — many earn $70K–$100K+ working 3–4 days a week with no weekends.

$73,260 IL Median Salary
9% Growth Rate
2–3 years Training

💰 Dental Hygienist Salary in Illinois

Estimated salary range for Dental Hygienists in Illinois, based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost of living.

Entry
$59,000
Median
$73,260
Experienced
$106,000

🎓 Dental Hygienist Licensing in Illinois

Credential required: RDH License (NBDHE exam)

Requirements may vary slightly by state. Always verify current licensing requirements with the Illinois state licensing board before enrolling.

🏫 Dental Hygienist Programs in Illinois

Community College
⭐ 92

City Colleges of Chicago

📍 Chicago, IL

Seven-college system serving Chicago with over 80,000 students. 16 career clusters. Kennedy-King, Olive-Harvey, Wilbur W...

Nursing (RN)LPNCNADental HygieneRadiologic Technology
Community College
⭐ 92

College of DuPage

📍 Glen Ellyn, IL

Largest single-campus community college in Illinois. 250+ career and technical degrees and certificates. 79 career pathw...

Nursing (RN)LPNCNADental HygieneRadiologic Technology
Community College
⭐ 89

Oakton College

📍 Des Plaines, IL

Serving northern Cook County suburbs. WIOA-approved programs including paralegal, pharmacy tech, and nursing assistant. ...

Nursing (RN)CNAMedical AssistingDental HygieneHVAC

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