Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Champaign-Urbana
The median dentist earns $174,010 a year in the Champaign-Urbana metro, with the middle half between $139,720 and $286,240.[1]
25th percentile
$139,720
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$174,010
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$286,240
Upper end of the middle half
Champaign-Urbana runs about 11% higher than the Illinois median and ranks 4th of 9 Illinois metros. It is about 2% higher than the national median.
Champaign-Urbana pay range vs. Illinois and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Illinois annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $116,790 | $123,920 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $139,720 | $124,800 | $125,710 |
| Median | $174,010 | $156,110 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $286,240 | $272,510 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $313,810 | $291,530 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $201,130 | $193,050 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Champaign-Urbana: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Champaign-Urbana?
The median dentist salary in the Champaign-Urbana metro area is $174,010, with the middle half earning between $139,720 and $286,240 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $116,790 at the 10th percentile to $313,810 at the 90th.
Is Champaign-Urbana higher or lower than the rest of Illinois?
Champaign-Urbana runs about 11% higher than the Illinois state median for dentists. It ranks 4th of 9 Illinois metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Champaign-Urbana compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Champaign-Urbana is about 2% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Champaign-Urbana area?
BLS estimates 80 dentists were employed in the Champaign-Urbana metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.96, so the role is close to the national average.
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