Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Kankakee
The median dentist earns $137,390 a year in the Kankakee metro, with the middle half between $135,100 and $206,310.[1]
25th percentile
$135,100
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$137,390
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$206,310
Upper end of the middle half
Kankakee runs about 12% lower than the Illinois median and ranks 9th of 9 Illinois metros. It is about 20% lower than the national median.
Kankakee pay range vs. Illinois and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Illinois annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $106,790 | $123,920 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $135,100 | $124,800 | $125,710 |
| Median | $137,390 | $156,110 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $206,310 | $272,510 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $290,090 | $291,530 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $171,710 | $193,050 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Kankakee: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Kankakee?
The median dentist salary in the Kankakee metro area is $137,390, with the middle half earning between $135,100 and $206,310 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $106,790 at the 10th percentile to $290,090 at the 90th.
Is Kankakee higher or lower than the rest of Illinois?
Kankakee runs about 12% lower than the Illinois state median for dentists. It ranks 9th of 9 Illinois metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Kankakee compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Kankakee is about 20% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Kankakee area?
BLS estimates 40 dentists were employed in the Kankakee metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.06, so the role is close to the national average.
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