PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
General Dentist
Smile Brands · Pekin, IL
$300k–$350k/ year
Top 25% pay
Dentist jobs in Peoria, IL
Pay for dentists in the Peoria area centers on $75.80 per hour, or about $157,650 a year. The lower quarter earns under $38.57 and the upper quarter over $100.90. That ranks 233rd of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 175th of 279 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Peoria and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Peoria.
- $75.80median pay per hour, Peoria
- $39–$101typical range per hour
- 100dentists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 13% below the Illinois statewide median of $86.74 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 100 dentists, general employed in the Peoria metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.85).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.64 | $65,810 | 62% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.57 | $80,230 | 54% below U.S. median |
| Median | $75.80 | $157,650 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $100.90 | $209,870 | 21% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
How Peoria ranks
- 233rd of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 175th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th 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 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 $75.80 median hour buys what $83.09 buys at the national price level, in line with 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$2,729
- Per year: $136,440
- Per month: $11,370
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.
Dentist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal, IL | 36 mi | $86.74/hr | 53,304 |
| Bloomington, IL | 39 mi | $86.74/hr | 79,232 |
| Springfield, IL | 66 mi | $86.74/hr | 112,949 |
| Decatur, IL | 72 mi | $86.74/hr | 68,763 |
| Davenport, IA | 76 mi | $95.20/hr | 100,938 |
| Champaign, IL | 83 mi | $101.87/hr | 91,961 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do dentists make in Peoria, IL?
Dentists in the Peoria metro area have a median pay of $75.80 per hour, about $157,650 a year. The middle half earn between $38.57 and $100.90 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Peoria a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Peoria ranks 175th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 233rd of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dentists 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 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 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 dentists in Peoria?
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Your Dentist pay reportPeoria, 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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