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Orthodontist Salary in Illinois

Median Annual in Illinois
$343,100/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$164.95/hr
▲ 19% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Illinois

groups Employed in IL
public U.S. Median
$289,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$343,244 #7 of 22

Orthodontist pay in Illinois, explained

Orthodontists in Illinois earn a median of $343,100 per year ($164.95 per hour), which is 19% above the national median of $289,140. Entry-level workers earn around $99,560, while the most experienced orthodontists reach about $489,340. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Illinois.

Is $343,100 good pay in Illinois?

Adjusted for Illinois's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $343,100 is worth about $343,244 in national buying power — ranking Illinois #7 for real pay (vs #5 on the sticker number).

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Orthodontist pay by experience in Illinois

Entry level (10th pct)
$99,560
$47.87/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$343,100
$164.95/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$489,340
$235.26/hr

Orthodontist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IL
Illinois (here) $343,100 $343,244
Missouri $332,630 $366,264 +$10,470
Indiana $239,200 $256,298 +$103,900
Wisconsin $212,860 $226,218 +$130,240

Orthodontist in Illinois: FAQ

How much do orthodontists make in Illinois?

Orthodontists in Illinois earn a median of $343,100 per year ($164.95 per hour), compared with $289,140 nationally.

Does Illinois pay orthodontists well?

At $343,100, Illinois pays 19% above the national median for orthodontists.

Orthodontist salary in other states

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