Dental Assistant salary in Wisconsin
What dental assistants earn in Wisconsin and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$47,520$22.85 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $48,070
Middle half earn$45,560 – $55,630Top 10%: $58,840+
Jobs7,7601.06× the U.S. concentration
Dental Assistant pay in Wisconsin cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $72,370 | $34.79 | 3,910 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $47,140 | $22.66 | 2,400 |
| Madison, WI | $49,930 | $24.01 | 920 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $46,470 | $22.34 | 640 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $48,190 | $23.17 | 430 |
| Green Bay, WI | $48,700 | $23.41 | 410 |
| Appleton, WI | $47,240 | $22.71 | 370 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $46,850 | $22.53 | 330 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $59,390 | $28.55 | 310 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $45,190 | $21.73 | 310 |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $46,950 | $22.57 | 280 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $47,180 | $22.68 | 230 |
| Wausau, WI | $46,740 | $22.47 | 230 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $46,440 | $22.33 | 200 |
| Kenosha, WI | $47,310 | $22.75 | 180 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $47,750 | $22.96 | 170 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $47,760 | $22.96 | 160 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $49,470 | $23.79 | 130 |
| Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $46,820 | $22.51 | 120 |
Hospitals and jobs in Wisconsin
Dental Assistant pay in similar states
Pennsylvania · $47,930 South Dakota · $47,900 Kentucky · $47,730 Florida · $47,620 Delaware · $47,600 South Carolina · $47,320
Other healthcare salaries in Wisconsin
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,340 Registered Nurses · $95,530 Nursing Assistants · $45,130 Medical Assistants · $48,680 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,970 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,670 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,760 Physicians, All Other · $391,740 Pharmacists · $148,740 Physical Therapists · $101,840 Nurse Practitioners · $131,980 Dental Hygienists · $96,540
Questions
How much does a dental assistant make in Wisconsin?
Dental Assistants in Wisconsin earned a median of $47,520 a year ($22.85 an hour) in May 2025, 1% less than the national median of $48,070. The middle half earned $45,560 to $55,630.
Where in Wisconsin do dental assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Wisconsin, pay was highest in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI at $72,370.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.