Dental Assistant market brief · Chicago, IL
Dental Assistant Jobs in Chicago, IL
59 dental assistant openings are live in the Chicago, IL area from 24 employers, led by Dental Dreams, Aspen Dental, and Midwest Dental. The middle half of posted salaries runs $37,440–$46,914 a year (median $41,600), from the 66% of listings that disclose pay.
Data updated Nov 4, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 59
- Live dental assistant openings currently tracked in the Chicago market.
Companies hiring
- 24
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
Median compensation
- $41,600
- 66% of listings provide usable compensation data.
Market analysis
Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market
Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings.
Level mix
Career ladder
Level coverage is 34%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal.
30-day window
Demand and salary
Current jobs
59
Hiring employers
24
Salary coverage
66%
Median experience
1.0 years
Within this market
Employer tier lens
Startups & growing teams
34
11 companies · $37,440 median
Established employers
12
5 companies
Top of market
7
3 companies
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$37,440
P50
$41,600
P75
$46,914
P90
$53,805
Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay.
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- Open live dental assistant listings in Chicago
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Use the signal
The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare dental assistant opportunities in Chicago, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply.
- 59 live roles tracked in this market.
- 24 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Nov 4, 2026.
A practical market plan for Dental Assistant in Chicago
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
59 dental assistant openings across 24 employers establish the current Chicago opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying.
- 03
Prioritize employers
Dental Dreams is one of the most active visible employers, with 12 current openings in this market view.
- 04
Open the live roles
24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now.
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Where this market is hiring
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Employer activity · 24 companies
Who is hiring in this market
The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.
Live opportunity sample · 24 of 59 matches
Representative openings
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- Dental Assistant · dental practice
- Dental Assistant - Entry Level · Aspen Dental
- Dental Assistant - Entry Level · 0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLC
- Dental Assistant - Entry Level · AJ & Associates Dental, P.C.
- General Dental Assistant · United Dental Partners
- Full Time Dental Assistant · Webster Dental Care
Dental Assistant jobs in Chicago: what applicants need to know
Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice.
- 01
How many dental assistant jobs are open in Chicago?
Metaintro tracks 59 live dental assistant openings from 24 employers in the Chicago, IL area over the last 30 days.
- 02
What do dental assistant jobs in Chicago pay?
The median posted salary is $41,600 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $37,440 to $46,914. Based on the 66% of current listings that disclose pay.
- 03
Which companies are hiring for dental assistant jobs in Chicago?
Dental Dreams, Aspen Dental, Midwest Dental, and AJ & Associates Dental, P.C. have the most open dental assistant roles here right now, out of 24 hiring employers.
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Nearby cities
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Related roles
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