How much does a dentist make in Illinois?
$156,100a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in Illinois. That is $75.05 an hour or $13,010 a month.
- Hourly
- $75.05
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 6,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $123,900Median: $156,100Highest 10%: $291,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $123,900 | $59.58 | |
| 25th | $124,800 | $60.00 | |
| Median | $156,100 | $75.05 | |
| 75th | $272,500 | $131.01 | |
| 90th | $291,500 | $140.16 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Rockford, IL | $214,700 |
| St. Louis, MO | $210,400 |
| Springfield, IL | $209,400 |
| Champaign, IL | $174,000 |
| Peoria, IL | $168,800 |
| Davenport, IA | $168,200 |
| Bloomington, IL | $160,800 |
| Chicago, IL | $156,100 |
| Kankakee, IL | $137,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dentists.
| 38. Connecticut | $160,400 |
| 39. South Carolina | $158,600 |
| 40. South Dakota | $158,100 |
| 41. Illinois | $156,100 |
| 42. New Mexico | $155,300 |
| 43. Mississippi | $143,700 |
| 44. Kentucky | $134,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $75.05 ($156,100 a year).
Do dentists make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $156,100 against $171,000 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Illinois rank for dentist pay?
Illinois ranks 41 of 47 states.
Which city in Illinois pays dentists the most?
Rockford, IL, with a median of $214,700 a year.
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.