Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Practice Administrator Salary in Illinois
The median dental practice administrator earns $117,850 a year in Illinois ($56.66 an hour), with the middle half earning between $94,530 and $164,440.[1]
25th percentile
$94,530
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$117,850
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$164,440
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $117,850 per year or $56.66/hr at the median. Illinois runs about 5% lower than the national median.
The full pay range in Illinois
BLS publishes five points on the pay curve. The 10th percentile is a reasonable read on entry pay, and the 90th shows what the best-paid dental practice administrators in Illinois earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Illinois hourly | Illinois annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36.50 | $75,920 | $35.29 | $73,390 |
| 25th percentile | $45.45 | $94,530 | $45.53 | $94,700 |
| Median | $56.66 | $117,850 | $59.55 | $123,860 |
| 75th percentile | $79.06 | $164,440 | $79.85 | $166,100 |
| 90th percentile | $109.22 | $227,180 | $107.86 | $224,340 |
| Mean (average) | $66.90 | $139,160 | $67.77 | $140,970 |
How many dental practice administrators work in Illinois
22,460
3.68
0.96
How Illinois compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $117,850 in Illinois vs. $123,860 nationally, $6,010 (5%) lower.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $75,920 vs. $73,390, 3% higher.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $227,180 vs. $224,340, 1% higher.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 27.5% in Illinois vs. 23.2% nationally.
Dental Practice Administrator pay by metro area in Illinois
All 12 Illinois metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign-Urbana | $124,830 | $96,420–$164,060 | 400 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $123,090 | $97,010–$168,030 | 16,680 |
| Rockford | $121,920 | $96,740–$160,900 | 540 |
| Peoria | $110,510 | $95,150–$133,540 | 700 |
| Bloomington | $109,290 | $90,620–$153,370 | 250 |
| Springfield | $107,670 | $94,740–$158,180 | 480 |
| Decatur | $106,470 | $86,300–$138,180 | 150 |
| St. Louis | $106,200 | $85,820–$138,170 | 5,000 |
| Paducah | $105,460 | $80,930–$121,600 | 210 |
| Cape Girardeau | $104,010 | $82,180–$138,320 | 280 |
| Kankakee | $103,720 | $79,370–$130,950 | 250 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $99,490 | $82,290–$129,630 | 550 |
Job outlook for dental practice administrators in Illinois
Illinois's official long-term projections expect employment of dental practice administrators to grow 27.5% over 2024–2034, from 22,270 to 28,390 jobs, with about 2,370 openings a year.[3] The national projection for the same period is 23.2%.
Openings include replacements for people who retire or change careers, which is why they can far exceed net growth. For what this means for hiring, see The dental hiring shortage, by the numbers.
What drives dental practice administrator pay in Illinois
Pay for a dental practice administrator depends on experience, setting, and metro. The metro table above shows how much location alone moves the median. Group practices and dental support organizations (DSOs) compete for talent across many locations, and benefits, schedules and bonuses can matter as much as base pay.
Hiring an outside agency is one way practices fill gaps, and it is expensive. See what agencies charge in What dental staffing agencies actually charge.
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Dental Practice Administrator salary in Illinois: FAQ
How much do dental practice administrators make in Illinois?
The median annual wage for dental practice administrators in Illinois was $117,850 ($56.66 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $94,530 and $164,440. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $75,920 and the top 10% earned over $227,180.
Do dental practice administrators in Illinois earn more than the national median?
No. The Illinois median of $117,850 is lower than the U.S. median of $123,860. That is $6,010 (5%) lower. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which Illinois metro area pays dental practice administrators the most?
Among the 12 Illinois metro areas with published BLS data, Champaign-Urbana has the highest median at $124,830 a year. Davenport-Moline-Rock Island has the lowest, at $99,490.
How many dental practice administrators work in Illinois?
BLS estimates 22,460 dental practice administrators were employed in Illinois in May 2025. That is 3.68 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 0.96, meaning the role is close to the national average.
Is demand for dental practice administrators growing in Illinois?
Illinois's official long-term projections expect employment of dental practice administrators to grow 27.5% over 2024–2034, from 22,270 to 28,390 jobs. That works out to about 2,370 openings a year, including replacements for people who leave the field. The national projection for the same period is 23.2%.
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Sources
- 1.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: Medical and Health Services Managers (11-9111), national, state and metro estimates
- 2.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 time-series data files (percentiles, employment, location quotients)
- 3.Projections Central, Illinois long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Medical and Health Services Managers