Dentist Jobs in Illinois
Dentist Jobs in Illinois with pay where disclosed, schedule details, and work-life-balance signals. Compare each listing's currency, pay period, location, and requirements before applying.
142+ positions available
142+ Dentist Jobs in Illinois Available Now
These 95 roles pay ~$125k median with 4.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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How Illinois Compares for Dentist Pay
Illinois against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own dentist postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Dentist roles in Illinois advertise $27k below the $165k median across the 47 states we can measure, where Idaho leads at $275k.
| State | Median pay | vs IL | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois (this page) | $138k | — | 4.7/10 | 106 |
| Idaho#1 | $275k | +$137k | 4.3/10 | 13 |
| Missouriborders | $274k | +$136k | 5.2/10 | 104 |
| Oklahoma#3 | $255k | +$118k | 5.3/10 | 62 |
| Indianaborders | $195k | +$57k | 4.2/10 | 48 |
| Iowaborders | $153k | +$16k | 5.6/10 | 29 |
| Wisconsinborders | $122k | −$16k | 5.1/10 | 117 |
| Kentuckyborders | $118k | −$19k | 5.1/10 | 52 |
“borders” = shares a border with Illinois; “#n” = national pay rank among the 47 measured states.
Dentist Jobs in Illinois: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.
Illinois offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking dentist jobs in illinois. With 142+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Dentist Jobs in Illinois on this page have an average score of 5.6/10, with 30% with no on-call requirements, 55% with no weekends. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for dentist jobs in illinois include DENTAL DREAMS, Dentologie, P1 Dental Partners, Smile Brands, and more. Positions span dentist jobs illinois. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for dentist jobs in illinois, Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Boston Neurobehavioral Associates (score: 95.1/100), Cyti Clinics (score: 95.0/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $103K, trending down 1.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 22,334+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
A few things worth knowing
About Dentist jobs in Illinois.
How much do dentist earn in Illinois?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of dentist. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid dentist jobs available?
Some dentist roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which dentist jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every dentist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 30% with no on-call and 55% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring dentist in Illinois right now?
Employers currently hiring for dentist roles include DENTAL DREAMS, Dentologie, P1 Dental Partners, Smile Brands, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many dentist jobs in illinois are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 142 dentist positions in Illinois listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Dentist Jobs in Illinois
Smile Brands20 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Dental Dreams11 open roles here · WLB 75/100Elite Dental Partners11 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Aspen Dental8 open roles here · WLB 74/100
Aria Care Partners5 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Great Lakes Dental Partners5 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Dental Care Alliance4 open roles here · WLB 60/100
Dentologie4 open roles here · WLB 75/100