Dentist Salary Comparison
Chicago, ILvsLos Angeles, CA
Higher Salary
Los Angeles, CA
pays $15,732 more (8.6% higher)
But Chicago, IL has better purchasing power after cost of living!
Chicago, IL
$166,777
/year
Hourly Rate$80.18/hr
Entry Level (10th %)$109,256
Senior Level (90th %)$233,774
Cost of Living Index105.4
COL-Adjusted Salary$158,232
Jobs in Area149
Los Angeles, CA
$182,509
/year
Hourly Rate$87.74/hr
Entry Level (10th %)$114,669
Senior Level (90th %)$257,900
Cost of Living Index146.3
COL-Adjusted Salary$124,750
Jobs in Area199
Visual Comparison
Chicago, IL
Los Angeles, CA
Median Salary
$166,777
$182,509
Entry Level (10th %)
$109,256
$114,669
Senior Level (90th %)
$233,774
$257,900
COL-Adjusted Salary
$158,232
$124,750