OPEN·FULL-TIME·POSTED OCTOBER 15, 2026
Dental Assistant - General Dentistry Full Time Days
Northwestern Medicine · Chicago, IL
Hourly pay
$27.00
Shift-hours adjusted
Weekly pay
$1,080
Annualized
$56,160
vs. Illinois median
+20%
Dental Assistant: $22.50/hr
01·THE DETAILS
| Job type | Full-time |
| Posted pay range | $23.00–$31.00/hr |
| Posted | October 15, 2026 |
| Listed on | Indeed |
About the job
At northwestern medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets US apart as a leader in the healthcare industry.
A TrueRounds recruiter can share the full description when you apply.
02·HOW THE PAY COMPARES
20% above the Illinois median.
Dental Assistant jobs in Illinois pay a median of $22.50/hr, with the middle half between $20.50 and $24.00. This one pays $27.00/hr.
P25
$21
P50
$23
P75
$24
YOU
THIS JOB $27.00/HRBAND = MIDDLE 50% OF DENTAL ASSISTANT PAY IN ILLINOIS
03·SIMILAR JOBS·DENTAL ASSISTANT IN ILLINOIS
| Job | Location | Pay | Posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant Sones Family Dental | East Alton, IL | $21.50/hr | October 21, 2026 |
| Expanded Functions Dental Assistant – Chairside | Digital Dentistry | Invisalign & Implants Kimberly Smiles | Chicago, IL | $27.00/hr | October 20, 2026 |
| Dental Assistant Kimberly Smiles | Chicago, IL | $22.00/hr | October 20, 2026 |
| Dental Assistant (Rockford) Dental Dreams | Rockford, IL | $16.00/hr | October 19, 2026 |
| Dental Assistant Pediatric Dentistry | Naperville, IL | $27.50/hr | October 19, 2026 |
| Dental Assistant Chicago Beautiful Smiles | Glenview, IL | $24.00/hr | October 19, 2026 |