Dentists, General Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $157,650 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $75.80
10th percentile $65,810
90th percentile —
Employed locally 100
National median $172,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,810
    25th
    $80,220
    50th (median)
    $157,650
    75th
    $209,870

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Dentists, General salary vs area income 222% Median Dentists, General salary is 122% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dentists, General

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $319,140
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $318,010
    Anchorage, AK $233,910
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $233,590
    Vermont $230,990
    Alaska $230,830

    Nearby metros — Dentists, General salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $216,160
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $214,750
    Billings, MT $213,150
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $211,890
    St. Louis, MO-IL $210,430
    Springfield, IL $209,430

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,690
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,330
    Physicians, All Other $224,690
    Emergency Medical Technicians $36,660
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $69,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dentists, General make per hour in Peoria?

    The median hourly wage for Dentists, General in Peoria, IL is $75.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $166.19 or more per hour.

    Is Peoria above or below average for Dentists, General salaries?

    The median Dentists, General salary in Peoria, IL is 8.8% below the national median of $172,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dentists, General in Peoria?

    Entry-level Dentists, General (10th percentile) earn around $65,810 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,220.