Dental Specialist jobs in Illinois
Dental Specialists in Illinois earn a median of $107.19 per hour, about $222,960 a year, and the middle half earn between $89.75 and $115+, 1% below the U.S. median. Pick a city below to see pay, hospitals and cost of living.
- $107.19median pay per hour, Illinois
- $90–$115+typical range per hour
- 100dental specialist employed statewide
- 30cities with 50,000+ residents
Dental Specialist jobs by city in Illinois
| City | Population | Median pay / hr | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 2,721,308 | $106.63/hr | $221,790 |
| Aurora | 180,710 | $106.63/hr | $221,790 |
| Naperville | 153,124 | $106.63/hr | $221,790 |
| Joliet | 151,837 | $106.63/hr | $221,790 |
| Rockford | 147,486 | $107.19/hr | $222,960 |
| Elgin | 114,701 | $106.63/hr | $221,790 |
| Springfield | 112,949 | $107.19/hr | $222,960 |
| Peoria | 111,696 | $107.19/hr | $222,960 |
| Champaign | 91,961 | $107.19/hr | $222,960 |
| Waukegan | 88,570 | $106.63/hr | $221,790 |
| Cicero | 82,090 | $106.63/hr | $221,790 |
| Bloomington | 79,232 | $107.19/hr | $222,960 |
| Schaumburg | 77,099 | $106.63/hr | $221,790 |
| Evanston | 76,006 | $106.63/hr | $221,790 |
| Arlington Heights | 75,596 | $106.63/hr | $221,790 |
| Bolingbrook | 74,756 | $106.63/hr | $221,790 |
| Decatur | 68,763 | $107.19/hr | $222,960 |
| Palatine | 65,951 | $106.63/hr | $221,790 |
| Skokie | 65,850 | $106.63/hr | $221,790 |
| Des Plaines | 58,832 | $106.63/hr | $221,790 |
| Orland Park | 58,020 | $106.63/hr | $221,790 |
| Oak Lawn | 56,531 | $106.63/hr | $221,790 |
| Mount Prospect | 55,460 | $106.63/hr | $221,790 |
| Berwyn | 55,152 | $106.63/hr | $221,790 |
| Tinley Park | 54,856 | $106.63/hr | $221,790 |
| Wheaton | 53,741 | $106.63/hr | $221,790 |
| Normal | 53,304 | $107.19/hr | $222,960 |
| Oak Park | 52,947 | $106.63/hr | $221,790 |
| Hoffman Estates | 50,920 | $106.63/hr | $221,790 |
| Downers Grove | 50,552 | $106.63/hr | $221,790 |
Median pay is the BLS OEWS figure for the metro area of each city, May 2024.
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Common questions
How much do dental specialists make in Illinois?
The median is $107.19 per hour, about $222,960 a year. The middle half earn between $89.75 and $115+ per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Which Illinois cities pay dental specialists the most?
See the table above: it lists every Illinois city with 50,000 or more residents and the median pay for its metro area.
Does Valorem Health place dental specialists in Illinois?
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Your Dental Specialist pay reportIllinois · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of Chicago, PCOrland Park, IL · 1 wage offer$173.19/ hr$173–$173
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of Chicago, PCChicago, IL · 1 wage offer$144.23/ hr$144–$144
- Pediatric Dental Associates, P.C.Buffalo Grove, IL · 1 wage offer$88.85/ hr$76–$102
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
4 employer-reported wage offers for Dental Specialist in federal filings in Illinois, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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Open Dental Specialist roles near Illinois, each with pay, shift and start date, arrive with your report.