--- title: "Dental Assistant Jobs in Chicago, IL | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/chicago-il" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-04T04:00:12.417Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/chicago-il" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/chicago-il/data.json"] --- 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 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Browse all Dental Assistant markets](/jobs/dental-assistant) ## 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 [Entry-level](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/chicago-il/entry-level)20 jobs 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. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live dental assistant listings in Chicago - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. 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. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Compare other markets](/jobs/dental-assistant) ## A practical market plan for Dental Assistant in Chicago Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 59 dental assistant openings across 24 employers establish the current Chicago opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Dental Dreams is one of the most active visible employers, with 12 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Chicago market view into active employers and representative dental assistant openings Employer activity · 24 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Dental Dreams logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentaldreams.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fdynamik-gen%2Ftheme%2Fimages%2Ffavicon.png) Dental DreamsStartups & growing teams12Open roles](/company/dental-dreams)[![Aspen Dental logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Faspendental.com%2Fassets%2Faspenmarketing%2Ffavicons%2Ffavicon-180x180.png&sig=U_nkmgwf9Wdvv1GZ55mgPyMrcKbppFOZCHw77wRKkTA) Aspen DentalStartups & growing teams5Open roles](/company/aspen-dental)[![Midwest Dental logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmidwest-dental.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F05%2Fcropped-MWD_web-favicon_184x184-180x180.png&sig=KO2mUYKYw0zVc9_VdWwLQ3oWOBweOZNeAOba4qh7KHU) Midwest DentalTop of market4Open roles](/company/midwest-dental) AJ & Associates Dental, P.C.Startups & growing teams3Open roles [![Center for Advanced Dentistry logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcenterforadvanceddental.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F01%2Flogo-300x300.png&sig=Lgv7cu1oU0euhsHGYBnEo_5oyruI8WExnlqzEXhmyks) Center for Advanced DentistryStartups & growing teams3Open roles](/company/center-for-advanced-dentistry)[![Howard Brown Health logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhowardbrown.org%2Fwp-content%2Fthemes%2Fhowardbrown%2Ficons%2Fandroid-chrome-384x384.png&sig=FdFExfsrdFYjawThTYkGU1QrfXsu3we4vLCAXB_QUHk) Howard Brown HealthStartups & growing teams3Open roles](/company/howard-brown-health)[![Sonrava Health logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.squarespace-cdn.com%2Fcontent%2Fv1%2F6272dbb54531dc09a5e01eec%2F0ed35d0d-107d-4304-a2fe-54f9e0b7fa91%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=zmwhRQQEpgLvJtxOuRA-kdx6O_1sE_FbzdA7aQ1Kx9E) Sonrava HealthEstablished employers3Open roles](/company/sonrava-health) Spectrum Healthcare ResourcesEstablished employers3Open roles Live opportunity sample · 24 of 59 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Dental Assistant CermakLive roleDental DreamsChicago, IllinoisPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-cermak-at-dental-dreams-llc-b4cf94d9-22af-54b4-954c-4bed0f68bdb3)[Dental Assistant CermakLive roleDental DreamsChicago, IllinoisPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-cermak-at-dental-dreams-fa932c2f-9c8f-529a-81f1-b42b38d08453)[Dental Assistant (Blue Island)Live roleDental DreamsChicago, Illinois$33,280Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-blue-island-at-dental-dreams-26674d2d-6b21-5461-9869-25c05434fb36)[Dental Assistant (Blue Island)Live roleDental DreamsChicago, Illinois$33,280Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-blue-island-at-dental-dreams-llc-5653b6bd-cc98-53ff-ac4f-d1ae2aa6a062)[Part-Time Dental Assistant - SurgicalLive role7321 Implant Dentistry Associates of Indianapolis, PCSchaumburg, Illinois$45,760Posted Oct 28, 2026](/job/part-time-dental-assistant-surgical-at-7321-implant-dentistry-924c6a17-2cda-5c57-8825-bed5aa84de90)[Dental AssistantLive roleWebster Dental CareChicago, IllinoisPosted Oct 28, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-webster-dental-care-6aa52d30-8de1-504a-9fdb-072a34c499d3)[Dental AssistantLive roleFamilia Dental | Midland, TXElgin, IllinoisPosted Oct 28, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-familia-dental-midland-tx-d9667a5c-7d26-52c8-a31a-d5f08d615783)[Dental AssistantLive roleSonrava HealthChicago, IllinoisPosted Oct 27, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-sonrava-health-ee1d9ffa-bceb-5ba7-b19c-6e2613d5d54a) #### More dental assistant openings in Chicago - [Dental Assistant - Entry Level · Aspen Dental](/job/dental-assistant-entry-level-at-aspen-dental-afe1c67f-6a32-5e4b-a00e-1c93dbc3f53b) - [Dental Assistant - Entry Level · Aspen Dental](/job/dental-assistant-entry-level-at-aspen-dental-45837ee2-481a-59d8-b51d-58d3070f0b4d) - [Dental Assistant · Dentologie](/job/dental-assistant-at-dentologie-e3a11d18-d066-5df2-ba1b-1808eaa259f5) - [Dental Assistant · luriechildrens](/job/dental-assistant-at-luriechildrens-a5747cfe-ef02-54c0-b2b0-07643455cf9c) - [Dental Assistant · Dentologie](/job/dental-assistant-at-dentologie-30847e9c-cab3-5dd9-a0d9-cf57ddcd6fb0) - [Traveling Dental Assistant – Nursing Home Care · Aria Care Partners](/job/traveling-dental-assistant-nursing-home-care-at-aria-care-partners-5b6bc312-d16f-51e2-94da-a4936e40231c) - [Dental Assistant (Pulaski/W43rd) · Dental Dreams](/job/dental-assistant-pulaski-w43rd-at-dental-dreams-llc-c4d31ccc-ec72-5713-9ec8-d3a518482ae1) - [Dental Assistant (Pulaski/W43rd) · Dental Dreams](/job/dental-assistant-pulaski-w43rd-at-dental-dreams-15c55dbd-75cf-55b1-968c-686e0abad602) - [Dental Assistant · Spectrum Healthcare Resources](/job/dental-assistant-at-spectrum-healthcare-resources-9d3324a7-019c-5a83-8dae-c7b12e534771) - [Dental Assistant · Sonrava Health](/job/dental-assistant-at-sonrava-health-ca59f36d-758d-5fe6-a4ef-a3d2c1fbd427) - [Dental Assistant · dental practice](/job/dental-assistant-at-dental-practice-73896621-613b-503d-af07-82a0b98b0727) - [Dental Assistant - Entry Level · Aspen Dental](/job/dental-assistant-entry-level-at-aspen-dental-dd6b28c9-99bc-516f-be14-3a4f38db8842) - [Dental Assistant - Entry Level · 0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLC](/job/dental-assistant-entry-level-at-0036-aspen-dental-associates-of-bd08d887-0f87-56f5-a8cf-778d69d86b0a) - [Dental Assistant - Entry Level · AJ & Associates Dental, P.C.](/job/dental-assistant-entry-level-at-aj-and-associates-dental-p-c-4c573b15-2d68-5cfc-aa34-304a389d8382) - [General Dental Assistant · United Dental Partners](/job/general-dental-assistant-at-united-dental-partners-853112fa-b03a-5cbd-9e1e-ea35f1335b5f) - [Full Time Dental Assistant · Webster Dental Care](/job/full-time-dental-assistant-at-webster-dental-care-b52d5224-213e-5a3c-8753-45b8eadcd952) [Explore all 59 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL) ## 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. 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Dental Assistant demand around Chicago. 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