Dentist, General salary in Illinois
What dentists, general earn in Illinois and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$156,110$75.06 per hour
vs U.S.−9%U.S. median $170,950
Middle half earn$124,800 – $272,510Top 10%: $291,530+
Jobs6,9401.42× the U.S. concentration
Dentist, General pay in Illinois cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $156,100 | $75.05 | 5,910 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $210,430 | $101.17 | 1,250 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $210,900 | $101.39 | 170 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $168,170 | $80.85 | 140 |
| Rockford, IL | $214,670 | $103.21 | 130 |
| Springfield, IL | $209,430 | $100.69 | 120 |
| Peoria, IL | $168,780 | $81.14 | 110 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $204,620 | $98.37 | 90 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $174,010 | $83.66 | 80 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $199,990 | $96.15 | 70 |
| Bloomington, IL | $160,750 | $77.29 | 60 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $223,580 | $107.49 | 60 |
| Kankakee, IL | $137,390 | $66.06 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Illinois
Dentist, General pay in similar states
Nevada · $162,200 Rhode Island · $161,560 Connecticut · $160,440 South Carolina · $158,640 South Dakota · $158,140 New Mexico · $155,260
Other healthcare salaries in Illinois
Registered Nurses · $95,990 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,060 Nursing Assistants · $45,960 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,650 Physicians, All Other · $132,540 Medical Assistants · $46,090 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,000 Dental Assistants · $48,610 Pharmacists · $139,080 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $71,950 Physical Therapists · $105,250 Psychiatric Technicians · $46,200
Questions
How much does a dentist, general make in Illinois?
Dentists, General in Illinois earned a median of $156,110 a year ($75.06 an hour) in May 2025, 9% less than the national median of $170,950. The middle half earned $124,800 to $272,510.
Where in Illinois do dentists, general earn the most?
Among areas in Illinois, pay was highest in Rockford, IL at $214,670.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.