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Dental Care Alliance · Greendale, WI
$23.00–$25.00/ hour
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Dental Assistant jobs in Eau Claire, WI
The median dental assistant pay in the Eau Claire area is $22.47 per hour ($46,730 a year), with the typical range running from $20.11 to $26.33. That ranks 153rd of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 96th of 339 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Eau Claire and what they pay.
- $22.47median pay per hour, Eau Claire
- $20–$26typical range per hour
- 290dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Assistant pay in Eau Claire, WI
The metro median is 3% below the Wisconsin statewide median of $23.08 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 290 dental assistants employed in the Eau Claire metro area, 3.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.38).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.75 | $39,000 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $20.11 | $41,830 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Median | $22.47 | $46,730 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $26.33 | $54,770 | 16% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $28.21 | $58,680 | 24% above U.S. median |
How Eau Claire ranks
- 153rd of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 96th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 9th of 12 Wisconsin metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dental Assistants (SOC 31-9091), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Eau Claire
- Overall prices in Eau Claire run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 27% below the U.S. average (index 72.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $22.47 median hour buys what $24.21 buys at the national price level, 6% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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Estimated weekly gross$809
- Per year: $40,446
- Per month: $3,370
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Eau Claire metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Aspen Dental · Madison, WI
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Dental Care Alliance · New Berlin, WI
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Smile Brands · Stevens Point, WI
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Dental Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse, WI | 70 mi | $23.13/hr | 51,049 |
| Woodbury, MN | 70 mi | $31.42/hr | 80,596 |
| Rochester, MN | 74 mi | $30.29/hr | 123,624 |
| St. Paul, MN | 79 mi | $31.42/hr | 307,465 |
| Eagan, MN | 82 mi | $31.42/hr | 67,240 |
| Apple Valley, MN | 84 mi | $31.42/hr | 55,272 |
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How much do dental assistants make in Eau Claire, WI?
Dental Assistants in the Eau Claire metro area have a median pay of $22.47 per hour, about $46,730 a year. The middle half earn between $20.11 and $26.33 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Eau Claire a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Eau Claire ranks 96th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 153rd of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Eau Claire as a dental assistant?
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Your Dental Assistant pay reportEau Claire, WI · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Dental Care AllianceGreendale, WI · 4 postings$23.00/ hr$19–$28
- Smile BrandsLa Crosse, WI · 9 postings$22.50/ hr$18–$35
- Aspen DentalMadison, WI · 11 postings$21.50/ hr$18–$31
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$19Median$22.00High$25
24 Dental Assistant postings with published pay in Wisconsin, 12 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 24 Dental Assistant roles
- Dental AssistantPermanent$23.00–$25.00/ hour
- Dental AssistantPermanent$21.00–$23.00/ hour
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