Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Springfield
The median dentist earns $209,430 a year in the Springfield metro, with the middle half between $140,080 and $275,160.[1]
25th percentile
$140,080
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$209,430
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$275,160
Upper end of the middle half
Springfield runs about 34% higher than the Illinois median and ranks 3rd of 9 Illinois metros. It is about 23% higher than the national median.
Springfield pay range vs. Illinois and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Illinois annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $111,960 | $123,920 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $140,080 | $124,800 | $125,710 |
| Median | $209,430 | $156,110 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $275,160 | $272,510 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $309,990 | $291,530 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $202,440 | $193,050 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Springfield: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Springfield?
The median dentist salary in the Springfield metro area is $209,430, with the middle half earning between $140,080 and $275,160 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $111,960 at the 10th percentile to $309,990 at the 90th.
Is Springfield higher or lower than the rest of Illinois?
Springfield runs about 34% higher than the Illinois state median for dentists. It ranks 3rd of 9 Illinois metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Springfield compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Springfield is about 23% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Springfield area?
BLS estimates 120 dentists were employed in the Springfield metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.47, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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