How much does a dentist make in Springfield?
$209,400a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $100.69 an hour or $17,450 a month.
- Hourly
- $100.69
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $112,000Median: $209,400Highest 10%: $310,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $112,000 | $53.83 | |
| 25th | $140,100 | $67.35 | |
| Median | $209,400 | $100.69 | |
| 75th | $275,200 | $132.29 | |
| 90th | $310,000 | $149.03 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for dentists.
| Rockford, IL | $214,700 |
| St. Louis, MO | $210,400 |
| Champaign, IL | $174,000 |
| Peoria, IL | $168,800 |
| Davenport, IA | $168,200 |
| Bloomington, IL | $160,800 |
| Chicago, IL | $156,100 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $438,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $218,300 |
| Pediatrician | $217,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $167,300 |
| Pharmacist | $135,400 |
| Physician Assistant | $133,800 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,200 |
| Physical Therapist | $116,000 |
| Occupational Therapist | $102,800 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | $98,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $100.69 ($209,400 a year).
Do dentists make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $209,400 against $171,000 nationally, 23% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $156,100, so Springfield pays 34% more.
Where does Springfield rank for dentist pay?
32 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a dentist make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $112,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $310,000 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.