The State of Illinois hired 18 dental assistants in fiscal year 2008 for a total of $677,595 in combined total wages. The highest salary was $46,707 while the average salary was $37,644.17. According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics website, the mean salary for a dental assistant in Illinois was $33,170. Nine of the dental assistants hired by the state worked for the Department of Corrections, eight worked for the Department of Human Services, and one worked for the Department of Juvenile Justice.
To find this information on our IllinoisOpenGov.org website, click on "Payroll" and search "Dental Assistant" in the "Position" field.
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