Healthcare jobs in Merrillville, IN
Dentist, dental hygienist and dental assistant jobs in Merrillville, IN
10 open dentist, dental hygienist and dental assistant jobs in Merrillville, Indiana, at 6 employers, typically posting $22.75–$24.06 an hour. Clean, examine and treat teeth as a dentist, hygienist or dental assistant.
- 25th percentile$22.75/hr
- Median (50th)$23.25/hr
- 75th percentile$24.06/hr
- Distinct posted rates4
- Jobs stating an hourly rate4
- Employers3
The median is the middle of the 4 distinct rates they post, and the middle half, $22.75–$24.06 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 Merrillville
Checked 5 Nov 2026, 07:49 UTC
- $25–$26.50/hr
- $22–$25/hr
$20–$24/hr- $20–$26/hr
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Dental occupations in Merrillville
Each opens the town's jobs in that occupation.
What dentist, dental hygienist and dental assistant jobs pay in Merrillville
Typical posted hourly pay
The middle half of 4 posted hourly rates from 3 employers, median $23.25/hr.
| Occupation (BLS) | Median /hr | Median a year | Employed in area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses(29-1141 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1141)) | $48.31 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | $100,490 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | 100,240 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) |
| Nursing Assistants(31-1131 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-1131)) | $22.57 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | $46,940 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | 45,850 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) |
| Dental Assistants(31-9091 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-9091)) | $23.53 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Dental Assistants, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | $48,950 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Dental Assistants, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | 10,490 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Dental Assistants, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) |
| Medical Assistants(31-9092 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-9092)) | $22.73 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Assistants, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | $47,270 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Assistants, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | 15,640 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Assistants, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians(29-2034 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-2034)) | $39.49 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | $82,140 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | 5,650 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses(29-2061 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-2061)) | $37.54 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | $78,070 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | 11,420 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) |
| Medical and Health Services Managers(11-9111 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 11-9111)) | $59.18 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical and Health Services Managers, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | $123,090 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical and Health Services Managers, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | 16,680 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical and Health Services Managers, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) |
| Occupational Therapists(29-1122 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1122)) | $48.01 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Occupational Therapists, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | $99,860 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Occupational Therapists, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | 5,960 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Occupational Therapists, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) |
| Phlebotomists(31-9097 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-9097)) | $22.69 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Phlebotomists, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | $47,190 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Phlebotomists, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | 5,310 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Phlebotomists, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) |
| Physical Therapists(29-1123 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1123)) | $50.83 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapists, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | $105,720 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapists, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | 7,880 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapists, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) |
| Physical Therapist Assistants(31-2021 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-2021)) | $34.73 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapist Assistants, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | $72,230 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapist Assistants, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | 3,520 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapist Assistants, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area.
Dentist, dental hygienist and dental assistant jobs near Merrillville
Towns within thirty-five miles with a page for this kind of job, nearest first.
Dentist, dental hygienist and dental assistant jobs in Merrillville, IN: common questions
What do dentist, dental hygienist and dental assistant jobs in Merrillville, IN pay?
Across 4 open dentist, dental hygienist and dental assistant jobs here that post an hourly rate, from 3 employers, the middle half pays $22.75–$24.06 an hour, median $23.25.
Who has the most dentist, dental hygienist and dental assistant jobs in Merrillville, IN?
By open jobs on this board: Aspen Dental (3), Great Lakes Dental Partners (2) and United Dental Partners (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 Merrillville, IN, read every night from each employer's own careers site, published 5 Nov 2026
- BLS OEWS May 2025: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN 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 Merrillville, IN. Data as of 5 Nov 2026. https://carejobs.now/states/indiana/merrillville/dental