PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Associate Dentist
Aspen Dental · Merrillville, IN
$180k–$215k/ year
Dentist jobs in Waukegan, IL
Dentists in the Waukegan area earn a median of $84.20 per hour, about $175,140 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $62.90 and $110.39. That ranks 129th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 190th of 279 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Waukegan and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Waukegan.
- $84.20median pay per hour, Chicago
- $63–$110typical range per hour
- 3,980dentists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 3% below the Illinois statewide median of $86.74 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 3,980 dentists, general employed in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.21).
| 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 | $84.20 | $175,140 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $110.39 | $229,610 | 33% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
How Waukegan ranks
- 129th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 190th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 Waukegan
- Overall prices in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 112.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $84.20 median hour buys what $81.28 buys at the national price level, 2% below 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 Waukegan paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$3,031
- Per year: $151,560
- Per month: $12,630
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Lake County
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Lake County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha, WI | 15 mi | $100.20/hr | 99,578 |
| Palatine, IL | 20 mi | $84.20/hr | 65,951 |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 20 mi | $84.20/hr | 75,596 |
| Racine, WI | 25 mi | $98.16/hr | 78,057 |
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 Waukegan, IL?
Dentists in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area have a median pay of $84.20 per hour, about $175,140 a year. The middle half earn between $62.90 and $110.39 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Waukegan a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ranks 190th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 129th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dentists in Waukegan?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Waukegan.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Waukegan 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 Waukegan in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Lake 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 Waukegan?
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Your Dentist pay reportWaukegan, 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
+ 2 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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