How much does a dentist make in Chicago?
$269,200a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $129.40 an hour or $22,430 a month.
- Hourly
- $129.40
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 23
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $185,200Median: $269,200Highest 10%: $288,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $185,200 | $89.02 | |
| 25th | $224,500 | $107.92 | |
| Median | $269,200 | $129.40 | |
| 75th | $269,200 | $129.41 | |
| 90th | $288,100 | $138.50 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for dentists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $479,900 |
| Cardiologist | $475,600 |
| Surgeon | $462,600 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $446,500 |
| Dermatologist | $435,800 |
| Physician | $336,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $284,600 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $265,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $258,800 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $129.40 ($269,200 a year).
Do dentists make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $269,200 against $225,000 nationally, 20% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $250,900, so Chicago pays 7% more.
Where does Chicago rank for dentist pay?
6 of 23 metro areas with data.
How much does a dentist make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $185,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $288,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.