Dentists, General Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Illinois
Dentists, General in Illinois earn a median salary of $190,691 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, +10.4% vs the national median of $172,790. An estimated 4,990 dentists, general are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $137,390 to $216,160 depending on location.
$190,691
Avg median salary in Illinois
$216,160
Highest paying metro
$137,390
Lowest paying metro
4,990
Employed in Illinois
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Dentists, General
inDentists, General salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Central Illinois | $216,160 | $155,390 | — | 270 |
| Northwest Illinois | $214,750 | $166,070 | — | 110 |
| Champaign, IL | $211,890 | $167,750 | $223,520 | 40 |
| Springfield, IL | $209,430 | $140,080 | $275,160 | 120 |
| West Central Illinois | $209,190 | $168,830 | $217,840 | 70 |
| Rockford, IL | $208,200 | $156,800 | $214,450 | 100 |
| South Illinois | $197,050 | $161,230 | — | 100 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $175,140 | $130,840 | $229,620 | 3,980 |
| Bloomington, IL | $160,750 | $132,570 | $216,870 | 60 |
| Peoria, IL | $157,650 | $80,220 | $209,870 | 100 |
| Kankakee, IL | $137,390 | $135,100 | $206,310 | 40 |