verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Dentist Salary in Illinois

Median Annual in Illinois
$156,110/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$75.06/hr
▼ 9% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Illinois

groups Employed in IL
6,940
public U.S. Median
$170,950
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$156,176 #40 of 47

Dentist pay in Illinois, explained

Dentists in Illinois earn a median of $156,110 per year ($75.06 per hour), which is 9% below the national median of $170,950. Entry-level workers earn around $123,920, while the most experienced dentists reach about $291,530. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Illinois.

Is $156,110 good pay in Illinois?

Adjusted for Illinois's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $156,110 is worth about $156,176 in national buying power — ranking Illinois #40 for real pay (vs #41 on the sticker number).

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Dentist pay by experience in Illinois

Entry level (10th pct)
$123,920
$59.58/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$156,110
$75.06/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$291,530
$140.16/hr

Dentist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IL
Illinois (here) $156,110 $156,176
Missouri $204,960 $225,685 −$48,850
Wisconsin $193,690 $205,845 −$37,580
Iowa $181,520 $206,832 −$25,410
Indiana $166,650 $178,562 −$10,540
Kentucky $134,160 $148,804 +$21,950

Dentist in Illinois: FAQ

How much do dentists make in Illinois?

Dentists in Illinois earn a median of $156,110 per year ($75.06 per hour), compared with $170,950 nationally.

Does Illinois pay dentists well?

At $156,110, Illinois pays 9% below the national median for dentists. An estimated 6,940 work in the state.

Dentist salary in other states

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