Healthcare jobs in Rockford, IL
Dentist, dental hygienist and dental assistant jobs in Rockford, IL
10 open dentist, dental hygienist and dental assistant jobs in Rockford, Illinois, at 6 employers, typically posting $22–$24.50 an hour. Clean, examine and treat teeth as a dentist, hygienist or dental assistant.
- 25th percentile$22/hr
- Median (50th)$22/hr
- 75th percentile$24.50/hr
- Distinct posted rates5
- Jobs stating an hourly rate5
- Employers3
The median is the middle of the 5 distinct rates they post, and the middle half, $22–$24.50 an hour, runs from their 25th percentile to their 75th: half of the rates fall between them. Each range counts at its midpoint, and a job posted many times at one rate counts once, so no employer's posting volume sets the figure.
Newest dentist, dental hygienist and dental assistant jobs in Rockford
Checked 5 Nov 2026, 07:49 UTC
$38–$61/hr
$20–$24/hr
- $23–$26/hr
- $180,000–$500,000/yr
- $15–$17/hr
- $20–$24/hr
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Dental occupations in Rockford
Each opens the town's jobs in that occupation.
What dentist, dental hygienist and dental assistant jobs pay in Rockford
Typical posted hourly pay
The middle half of 5 posted hourly rates from 3 employers, median $22/hr.
| Occupation (BLS) | Median /hr | Median a year | Employed in area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses(29-1141 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1141)) | $38.91 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Rockford, IL area) | $80,930 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Rockford, IL area) | 4,620 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Rockford, IL area) |
| Medical Assistants(31-9092 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-9092)) | $21.34 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Assistants, Rockford, IL area) | $44,390 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Assistants, Rockford, IL area) | 690 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Assistants, Rockford, IL area) |
| Physical Therapists(29-1123 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1123)) | $48.72 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapists, Rockford, IL area) | $101,340 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapists, Rockford, IL area) | 190 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapists, Rockford, IL area) |
| Nurse Practitioners(29-1171 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1171)) | $61.41 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nurse Practitioners, Rockford, IL area) | $127,720 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nurse Practitioners, Rockford, IL area) | 240 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nurse Practitioners, Rockford, IL area) |
| Occupational Therapists(29-1122 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1122)) | $46.45 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Occupational Therapists, Rockford, IL area) | $96,620 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Occupational Therapists, Rockford, IL area) | 130 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Occupational Therapists, Rockford, IL area) |
| Nursing Assistants(31-1131 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-1131)) | $19.30 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, Rockford, IL area) | $40,140 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, Rockford, IL area) | 2,120 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, Rockford, IL area) |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses(29-2061 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-2061)) | $33.70 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Rockford, IL area) | $70,090 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Rockford, IL area) | 440 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Rockford, IL area) |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians(29-2034 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-2034)) | $36.30 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, Rockford, IL area) | $75,500 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, Rockford, IL area) | 260 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, Rockford, IL area) |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025: Rockford, IL metropolitan area.
Dentist, dental hygienist and dental assistant jobs in Rockford, IL: common questions
What do dentist, dental hygienist and dental assistant jobs in Rockford, IL pay?
Across 5 open dentist, dental hygienist and dental assistant jobs here that post an hourly rate, from 3 employers, the middle half pays $22–$24.50 an hour, median $22.
Who has the most dentist, dental hygienist and dental assistant jobs in Rockford, IL?
By open jobs on this board: Elite Dental Partners (3), Aspen Dental (2) and Orthodontic Experts (2).
What do you need to get hired?
A DDS or DMD and state license for dentists, an RDH license for hygienists, state rules for assistants. Each posting lists its own requirements.
Sources and method
- CareJobs.Now job board: open jobs in Rockford, IL, read every night from each employer's own careers site, published 5 Nov 2026
- BLS OEWS May 2025: Rockford, IL metropolitan area, published 15 May 2026
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files (places)
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CareJobs.Now. (2026). Dentist, dental hygienist and dental assistant jobs in Rockford, IL. Data as of 5 Nov 2026. https://carejobs.now/states/illinois/rockford/dental