Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Peoria
The median dentist earns $168,780 a year in the Peoria metro, with the middle half between $109,990 and $306,650.[1]
25th percentile
$109,990
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$168,780
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$306,650
Upper end of the middle half
Peoria runs about 8% higher than the Illinois median and ranks 5th of 9 Illinois metros. It is about 1% lower than the national median.
Peoria pay range vs. Illinois and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Illinois annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $75,470 | $123,920 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $109,990 | $124,800 | $125,710 |
| Median | $168,780 | $156,110 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $306,650 | $272,510 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $345,680 | $291,530 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $195,260 | $193,050 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Peoria: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Peoria?
The median dentist salary in the Peoria metro area is $168,780, with the middle half earning between $109,990 and $306,650 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $75,470 at the 10th percentile to $345,680 at the 90th.
Is Peoria higher or lower than the rest of Illinois?
Peoria runs about 8% higher than the Illinois state median for dentists. It ranks 5th of 9 Illinois metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Peoria compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Peoria is about 1% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Peoria area?
BLS estimates 110 dentists were employed in the Peoria metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.85, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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