Dentist, General salary in Wisconsin
What dentists, general earn in Wisconsin and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$193,690$93.12 per hour
vs U.S.+13%U.S. median $170,950
Middle half earn$155,940 – $265,220Top 10%: $306,370+
Jobs2,5601.09× the U.S. concentration
Dentist, General 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 | $219,980 | $105.76 | 1,760 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $155,940 | $74.97 | 830 |
| Madison, WI | $176,460 | $84.84 | 270 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $230,720 | $110.92 | 240 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $223,220 | $107.32 | 170 |
| Appleton, WI | $206,650 | $99.35 | 130 |
| Green Bay, WI | $199,520 | $95.92 | 130 |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $215,330 | $103.53 | 100 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $200,210 | $96.25 | 90 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $209,750 | $100.84 | 80 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $201,810 | $97.02 | 80 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $205,000 | $98.56 | 70 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $186,300 | $89.57 | 70 |
| Wausau, WI | $202,250 | $97.24 | 70 |
| Kenosha, WI | $207,140 | $99.59 | 60 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $209,550 | $100.75 | 60 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $208,000 | $100.00 | 50 |
| Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $206,030 | $99.05 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Wisconsin
Dentist, General pay in similar states
Missouri · $204,960 Vermont · $204,960 Virginia · $197,110 Arizona · $194,180 New York · $183,060 Massachusetts · $181,600
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 dentist, general make in Wisconsin?
Dentists, General in Wisconsin earned a median of $193,690 a year ($93.12 an hour) in May 2025, 13% more than the national median of $170,950. The middle half earned $155,940 to $265,220.
Where in Wisconsin do dentists, general earn the most?
Among areas in Wisconsin, pay was highest in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI at $219,980.
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.