Dental Specialist salary in Illinois
Dental Specialists in Illinois earn a median of $107.19 per hour, about $222,960 a year, 1% below the U.S. median of $108.54. The middle half earn between $89.75 and $115+ per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $107.19median pay per hour
- $222,960median pay per year
- 100dental specialists employed in Illinois
- #9of 20 states by median pay
Dental Specialist pay in Illinois: percentiles
| Level | Illinois per hour | Illinois per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $66.21 | $137,720 | $36.23 |
| Lower quartile | $89.75 | $186,680 | $83.07 |
| Median | $107.19 | $222,960 | $108.54 |
| Upper quartile | $115+ | $239,200+ | $115+ |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | $115+ |
Figures marked $115+ are the BLS top-coded maximum.
Dental Specialist pay by metro area in Illinois
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Illinois median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $106.63 | $221,790 | 80 | 1% below | $102.93 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Dental Specialist pay in states next to Illinois
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Common questions
How much does a dental specialist make in Illinois?
The median is $107.19 per hour, about $222,960 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $66.21 and the top 10% earn over $115+ (BLS, May 2024).
Where does Illinois rank for dental specialist pay?
Illinois ranks 9th of 20 states by median dental specialist pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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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.
3Open Dental Specialist roles
Open Dental Specialist roles near Illinois, each with pay, shift and start date, arrive with your report.