PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Associate Dentist
Aspen Dental · Marion, IL
$180k–$215k/ year
Dentist jobs in Bloomington, IL
Dentists in Illinois earn a median of $86.74 per hour, about $180,420 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $62.90 and $110.25. That is 4% above the U.S. median of $83.07 per hour. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Bloomington.
- $86.74median pay per hour, Illinois
- $63–$110typical range per hour
- 94cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dentist pay in Bloomington, IL
Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 4,820 dentists, general employed in Illinois.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $39.89 | $82,970 | 52% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $62.90 | $130,830 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Median | $86.74 | $180,420 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $110.25 | $229,320 | 33% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dentists, General (SOC 29-1021), all industries. Figures marked $115+ are the BLS top-coded maximum. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Bloomington
- Overall prices in Bloomington run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 25% below the U.S. average (index 74.7).
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.
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Estimated weekly gross$3,123
- Per year: $156,132
- Per month: $13,011
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Illinois. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Open Dentist roles in Illinois
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Bloomington as they open.
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Associate Dentist
Aspen Dental · Moline, IL
$180k–$215k/ year
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Associate Dentist
Aspen Dental · Mount Vernon, IL
$180k–$215k/ year
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
General Dentist
Smile Brands · Pekin, IL
$300k–$350k/ year
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Dental health shortage areas in McLean County
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include McLean County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 25 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.
Dentist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal, IL | 3 mi | $86.74/hr | 53,304 |
| Peoria, IL | 39 mi | $75.80/hr | 111,696 |
| Decatur, IL | 43 mi | $86.74/hr | 68,763 |
| Champaign, IL | 44 mi | $101.87/hr | 91,961 |
| Springfield, IL | 59 mi | $86.74/hr | 112,949 |
| Joliet, IL | 84 mi | $84.20/hr | 151,837 |
License and tax basics in Illinois
Active dental license in the state of the job. 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.
Other healthcare roles in Bloomington
Bloomington city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do dentists make in Bloomington, IL?
Dentists in Illinois have a median pay of $86.74 per hour, about $180,420 a year. The middle half earn between $62.90 and $110.25 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Bloomington as a dentist?
Active dental license in the state of the job. 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 Bloomington in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include McLean County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
Does Valorem Health place dentists in Bloomington?
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Your Dentist pay reportBloomington, IL · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Chicago RP PCChicago, IL · 2 wage offers$112.98/ hr$111–$115
- Dental Experts LLCRockford, IL · 2 wage offers$106.37/ hr$70–$144
- Aspen DentalMarion, IL · 3 postings$94.95/ hr$87–$103
- Central Counties Health Centers, Inc.Springfield, IL · 2 wage offers$84.13/ hr$82–$87
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$87Median$94.95High$152
4 Dentist postings with published pay in Illinois, 0 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 4 Dentist roles
- Associate DentistPermanent$180k–$215k/ year
- Associate DentistPermanent$180k–$215k/ year
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