Dentists, General Salary
The median pay for a dentists, general in Kankakee, IL is $137,390/year ($66.06/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $107K at the entry level to $290K for experienced workers.
So what does $137K get you in Kankakee?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Kankakee’s Regional Price Parity (96.4). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Kankakee
Pay for dentists, general in Kankakee runs about 20% below the U.S. median of $171K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,326/month, 16.3% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 96.4) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Lower pay, lower costs, Kankakee can be a reasonable trade-off for dentists, generals who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for dentists, generals in metros near Kankakee, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $156K | , |
| Rockford | $215K | , |
| Springfield | $209K | , |
| Peoria | $169K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Kankakee, IL
Entry-level dentists, generals (10th percentile) start around $107K. Mid-career wages sit at $137K. Top earners bring in $290K or more, a $183K spread from bottom to top.
Dentists, General pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Dentists, General salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $231K | +35% | 310 |
| North Dakota | $221K | +29% | 260 |
| Minnesota | $219K | +28% | 2,370 |
| Tennessee | $215K | +26% | 2,200 |
| Oregon | $212K | +24% | 1,660 |
| Maine | $209K | +22% | 310 |
| North Carolina | $207K | +21% | 4,140 |
| Georgia | $207K | +21% | 2,620 |
| Vermont | $205K | +20% | 240 |
| Missouri | $205K | +20% | 2,440 |
| Virginia | $197K | +15% | 4,140 |
| Arizona | $194K | +14% | 3,470 |
| Wisconsin | $194K | +13% | 2,560 |
| New York | $183K | +7% | 7,340 |
| Massachusetts | $182K | +6% | 2,780 |
| Iowa | $182K | +6% | 1,240 |
| Nebraska | $180K | +5% | 790 |
| Arkansas | $179K | +5% | 1,210 |
| New Hampshire | $177K | +4% | 500 |
| Florida | $175K | +2% | 9,320 |
| New Jersey | $171K | +0% | 2,980 |
| Louisiana | $171K | -0% | 1,500 |
| West Virginia | $170K | -0% | 420 |
| Michigan | $170K | -1% | 3,620 |
| Washington | $170K | -1% | 3,240 |
| Maryland | $169K | -1% | 2,100 |
| Hawaii | $168K | -2% | 830 |
| Ohio | $167K | -2% | 2,790 |
| Montana | $167K | -2% | 380 |
| Indiana | $167K | -3% | 2,300 |
| Colorado | $166K | -3% | 2,940 |
| Oklahoma | $166K | -3% | 980 |
| California | $166K | -3% | 16,770 |
| Pennsylvania | $163K | -4% | 4,460 |
| Texas | $162K | -5% | 8,920 |
| Nevada | $162K | -5% | 1,100 |
| Rhode Island | $162K | -5% | 360 |
| Connecticut | $160K | -6% | 1,950 |
| South Carolina | $159K | -7% | 2,140 |
| South Dakota | $158K | -7% | 390 |
| Illinois | $156K | -9% | 6,940 |
| New Mexico | $155K | -9% | 780 |
| Mississippi | $144K | -16% | 740 |
| Kentucky | $134K | -22% | 790 |
| Utah | $133K | -22% | 1,020 |
| Idaho | $124K | -27% | 650 |
| Wyoming | $124K | -28% | 240 |
Showing 1–10 of 47 states
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a dentists, general afford a 2BR apartment alone in Kankakee?
Yes — at the median salary of $137K, rent takes 16.3% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,326/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for dentists, generals in Kankakee?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new dentists, generals typically earn — is $107K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $6,407/month. At HUD’s $1,326/month FMR, rent would take 21% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is dentists, general a high-paying job in Kankakee?
Local pay runs 20% below the national median — $137K here vs. $171K nationally.
How does Kankakee compare to the national average for dentists, generals?
Kankakee pays $137K median vs. the U.S. average of $171K — that’s -20%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 96.4), the purchasing-power equivalent is $143K — below the national median.
How much do dentists, generals make in Kankakee, IL?
The median is $137,390 a year, that works out to about $66 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $106,790, and experienced dentists, generals can clear $290,090. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $137K enough to live in Kankakee?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $8,155/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,326/month, which eats 16.3% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a dentists, general salary go in Kankakee?
Kankakee has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median dentists, general salary is worth about $142,521 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do dentists, generals get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.