WI · Green Bay · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Assistant jobs in Green Bay, WI

Dental Assistants in the Green Bay area earn a median of $22.94 per hour, about $47,700 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $22.01 and $23.96. That ranks 110th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 76th of 339 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Green Bay and what they pay.

Dental Assistant pay in Green Bay, WI

The metro median is 1% below the Wisconsin statewide median of $23.08 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 390 dental assistants employed in the Green Bay metro area, 2.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.94).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$19.00$39,52016% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$22.01$45,7803% below U.S. median
Median$22.94$47,7001% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$23.96$49,8405% above U.S. median
Top 10%$27.40$56,99020% above U.S. median

How Green Bay ranks

  • 110th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 76th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th 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 Green Bay

  • Overall prices in Green Bay run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 25% below the U.S. average (index 74.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $22.94 median hour buys what $24.64 buys at the national price level, 8% 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$826
  • Per year: $41,292
  • Per month: $3,441

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Green Bay metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Open Dental Assistant roles in Wisconsin

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Green Bay as they open.

PermanentPosted yesterday

Dental Assistant

Dental Care Alliance · Greendale, WI

$23.00–$25.00/ hour
  • FULL_TIME
  • Req 36631
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental · Madison, WI

$21.00–$23.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-012850
New this week
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Dental Assistant

Dental Care Alliance · New Berlin, WI

$19.00–$22.00/ hour
  • FULL_TIME
  • Req 36605
New this week
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PermanentPosted 4 days ago

Dental Assistant

Smile Brands · Stevens Point, WI

$19.00–$23.00/ hour
  • Full-time
  • Req 39825
New this week
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago

Dental Assistant

Dental Care Alliance · Onalaska, WI

$20.00–$24.00/ hour
  • FULL_TIME
  • Req 36582
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Dental health shortage areas in Brown County

HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Brown County (1 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Dental Assistant pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Appleton, WI26 mi$23.10/hr75,344
Oshkosh, WI45 mi$22.34/hr67,242
Milwaukee, WI101 mi$23.48/hr563,531
West Allis, WI105 mi$23.48/hr59,784
Waukesha, WI105 mi$23.48/hr71,461
Madison, WI122 mi$23.30/hr285,300

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License and tax basics in Wisconsin

State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Wisconsin requires for your role with the Wisconsin licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Wisconsin taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do dental assistants make in Green Bay, WI?

Dental Assistants in the Green Bay metro area have a median pay of $22.94 per hour, about $47,700 a year. The middle half earn between $22.01 and $23.96 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Green Bay a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?

Green Bay ranks 76th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 110th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Green Bay as a dental assistant?

State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Wisconsin requires for your role with the Wisconsin licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Green Bay in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Brown County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

Does Valorem Health place dental assistants in Green Bay?

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Your Dental Assistant pay reportGreen Bay, 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

  1. Dental AssistantPermanent
    $23.00–$25.00/ hour
    Dental Care Alliance · Greendale, WI · posted yesterday
  2. Dental AssistantPermanent
    $21.00–$23.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Madison, WI · posted 2 days ago

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