Dental Hygienist salary in Wisconsin
What dental hygienists earn in Wisconsin and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$96,540$46.41 per hour
vs U.S.−2%U.S. median $98,100
Middle half earn$83,880 – $100,750Top 10%: $110,240+
Jobs5,0801.21× the U.S. concentration
Dental Hygienist 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 | $112,630 | $54.15 | 2,590 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $98,780 | $47.49 | 1,360 |
| Madison, WI | $100,340 | $48.24 | 680 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $84,690 | $40.71 | 400 |
| Green Bay, WI | $91,920 | $44.19 | 340 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $96,660 | $46.47 | 310 |
| Appleton, WI | $96,350 | $46.32 | 240 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $98,600 | $47.41 | 220 |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $95,040 | $45.69 | 200 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $86,830 | $41.74 | 180 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $95,310 | $45.82 | 160 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $95,950 | $46.13 | 150 |
| Wausau, WI | $87,470 | $42.05 | 150 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $93,850 | $45.12 | 130 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $96,200 | $46.25 | 120 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $98,940 | $47.57 | 110 |
| Kenosha, WI | $96,620 | $46.45 | 100 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $93,150 | $44.78 | 90 |
| Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $94,050 | $45.22 | 80 |
Hospitals and jobs in Wisconsin
Dental Hygienist pay in similar states
Oklahoma · $97,580 Hawaii · $97,570 Vermont · $97,470 Illinois · $96,670 New Mexico · $95,940 Georgia · $95,490
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 Dental Assistants · $47,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,760 Physicians, All Other · $391,740 Pharmacists · $148,740 Physical Therapists · $101,840 Nurse Practitioners · $131,980
Questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in Wisconsin?
Dental Hygienists in Wisconsin earned a median of $96,540 a year ($46.41 an hour) in May 2025, 2% less than the national median of $98,100. The middle half earned $83,880 to $100,750.
Where in Wisconsin do dental hygienists earn the most?
Among areas in Wisconsin, pay was highest in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI at $112,630.
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.