IL · Peoria · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Office Manager jobs in Peoria, IL

Dental Office Managers in the Peoria area earn a median of $54.88 per hour, about $114,140 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $43.35 and $65.17. That ranks 127th of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 72nd of 333 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Peoria and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Peoria and what they pay.

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PermanentPosted 4 days ago

Dental Office Manager

Aspen Dental · East Peoria, IL

$55k–$60k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-012611
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Dental Office Manager pay in Peoria, IL

The metro median is in line with the Illinois statewide median of $54.62 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 760 medical and health services managers employed in the Peoria metro area, 4.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.26).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$35.42$73,67038% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$43.35$90,17024% below U.S. median
Median$54.88$114,1403% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$65.17$135,55015% above U.S. median
Top 10%$92.77$192,96064% above U.S. median

How Peoria ranks

  • 127th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 72nd of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 7 Illinois metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for dental office manager. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Medical and Health Services Managers.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Peoria

  • Overall prices in Peoria run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 36% below the U.S. average (index 63.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $54.88 median hour buys what $60.15 buys at the national price level, 6% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Peoria paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,976
  • Per year: $98,784
  • Per month: $8,232

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Peoria metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Dental health shortage areas in Peoria County

HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Peoria County (1 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 23 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Dental Office Manager pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Normal, IL36 mi$49.81/hr53,304
Bloomington, IL39 mi$49.81/hr79,232
Springfield, IL66 mi$50.15/hr112,949
Decatur, IL72 mi$49.46/hr68,763
Davenport, IA76 mi$47.61/hr100,938
Champaign, IL83 mi$53.78/hr91,961

Dental Office Manager jobs in Illinois · Dental Office Manager jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Illinois

Management or dental office experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Illinois taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do dental office managers make in Peoria, IL?

Dental Office Managers in the Peoria metro area have a median pay of $54.88 per hour, about $114,140 a year. The middle half earn between $43.35 and $65.17 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Peoria a good place for dental office managers once cost of living is counted?

Peoria ranks 72nd of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 127th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental office managers in Peoria?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Peoria area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Peoria.

Do I need a Illinois license to work in Peoria as a dental office manager?

Management or dental office experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Peoria in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Peoria County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

Does Valorem Health place dental office managers in Peoria?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Aspen DentalChicago, IL · 6 postings$22.75/ hr$20–$29
  • Aspen DentalBend, OR · 3 postings$32.45/ hr$23–$34
  • Aspen DentalSt. Charles, MO · 3 postings$30.05/ hr$19–$31
  • Aspen DentalCharlotte, NC · 9 postings$27.64/ hr$19–$31

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Low$20Median$23.00High$28

7 Office Manager postings with published pay in Illinois, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 7 Office Manager roles

  1. Assistant Dental Office ManagerPermanent
    $20.00–$25.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Chicago, IL · posted 2 days ago
  2. Dental Office ManagerPermanent
    $55k–$60k/ year
    Aspen Dental · East Peoria, IL · posted 4 days ago

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