PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Associate Dentist
Aspen Dental · Marion, IL
$180k–$215k/ year
Dentist jobs in Champaign, IL
Pay for dentists in the Champaign area centers on $101.87 per hour, or about $211,890 a year. The lower quarter earns under $80.65 and the upper quarter over $107.46. That ranks 10th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 5th of 279 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Champaign and what they pay.
- $101.87median pay per hour, Champaign
- $81–$107typical range per hour
- 40dentists employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dentist pay in Champaign, IL
The metro median is 17% above the Illinois statewide median of $86.74 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 40 dentists, general employed in the Champaign-Urbana metro area, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.58).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $64.27 | $133,680 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $80.65 | $167,750 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Median | $101.87 | $211,890 | 23% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $107.46 | $223,520 | 29% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
How Champaign ranks
- 10th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 5th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 4 Illinois metro areas
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 Champaign
- Overall prices in Champaign-Urbana run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 28% below the U.S. average (index 71.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $101.87 median hour buys what $109.89 buys at the national price level, 32% 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$3,667
- Per year: $183,366
- Per month: $15,280
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Champaign-Urbana metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Dental health shortage areas in Champaign County
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Champaign County (1 population-group, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, IL | 39 mi | $86.74/hr | 68,763 |
| Bloomington, IL | 44 mi | $86.74/hr | 79,232 |
| Normal, IL | 47 mi | $86.74/hr | 53,304 |
| Terre Haute, IN | 66 mi | $84.09/hr | 58,531 |
| Springfield, IL | 76 mi | $86.74/hr | 112,949 |
| Lafayette, IN | 77 mi | $85.09/hr | 71,757 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do dentists make in Champaign, IL?
Dentists in the Champaign-Urbana metro area have a median pay of $101.87 per hour, about $211,890 a year. The middle half earn between $80.65 and $107.46 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Champaign a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Champaign-Urbana ranks 5th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 10th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Champaign 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 Champaign in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Champaign County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
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Your Dentist pay reportChampaign, IL · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Promise Healthcare NFPChampaign, IL · 4 wage offers$78.30/ hr$76–$82
- 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
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
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