Dental Assistant Salary Comparison
Chicago, ILvsLos Angeles, CA
Higher Salary
Los Angeles, CA
pays $2,106 more (4.3% higher)
But Chicago, IL has better purchasing power after cost of living!
Chicago, IL
$46,777
/year
Hourly Rate$22.49/hr
Entry Level (10th %)$30,289
Senior Level (90th %)$69,651
Cost of Living Index105.4
COL-Adjusted Salary$44,380
Jobs in Area376
Los Angeles, CA
$48,883
/year
Hourly Rate$23.50/hr
Entry Level (10th %)$31,362
Senior Level (90th %)$72,799
Cost of Living Index146.3
COL-Adjusted Salary$33,413
Jobs in Area408
Visual Comparison
Chicago, IL
Los Angeles, CA
Median Salary
$46,777
$48,883
Entry Level (10th %)
$30,289
$31,362
Senior Level (90th %)
$69,651
$72,799
COL-Adjusted Salary
$44,380
$33,413