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Dentists, All Other Specialists in Illinois

Dentist specialists in this category include prosthodontists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, orthodontists, and other dental specialists not classified elsewhere. These dentists work in private practices, hospitals, dental clinics, and specialized treatment centers, providing advanced dental care beyond general dentistry. In Illinois the median pay is $250,880 a year, 12% above the national median of $224,990.

$250,880median pay in Illinois, per year

$229,690–$269,160middle half earn

230employed in Illinois

$224,990U.S. median, for comparison

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Who is hiring in Illinois

18open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Illinois or remote

4employers hiring

14posted in the last 7 days

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What it takes

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Dentists, All Other Specialists.

Licenses and training in Illinois

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Dentists, All Other Specialists pay in other states

Texas · $286,510 Oregon · $256,510 South Carolina · $246,770 Arizona · $244,170 West Virginia · $235,370 Arkansas · $232,730 California · $230,730 Missouri · $230,130 Michigan · $229,150 North Carolina · $225,990

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O*NET-SOC 29-1029.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Illinois, annual.