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Dentists, General average salary by city in Illinois
- Rockford$207,080
- Springfield$202,440
- Champaign$201,130
- Peoria$195,260
- Chicago$192,460
- Bloomington$180,320
- Kankakee$171,710
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford | $207,080 | $214,670 | $163,160 | $144,032 | 92 |
| Springfield | $202,440 | $209,430 | $140,080 | $140,844 | 93 |
| Champaign | $201,130 | $174,010 | $139,720 | $139,944 | 93 |
| Peoria | $195,260 | $168,780 | $109,990 | $135,869 | 91 |
| Chicago | $192,460 | $156,100 | $124,800 | $133,920 | 104 |
| Bloomington | $180,320 | $160,750 | $132,570 | $125,730 | 94 |
| Kankakee | $171,710 | $137,390 | $135,100 | $120,271 | 96 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1021.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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