PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Aspen Dental · Madison, WI
$50.00–$60.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
Dental Hygienist jobs in Madison, WI
The median dental hygienist pay in the Madison area is $44.36 per hour ($92,270 a year), with the typical range running from $40.30 to $46.13. That ranks 120th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 106th of 332 once local prices are factored in. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Madison. The free report below lists employers near Madison and what they pay.
- $44.36median pay per hour, Madison
- $40–$46typical range per hour
- 630dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay
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Dental Hygienist
Smile Brands · Madison, WI
$50.00–$55.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Hygienist
Smile Brands · Madison, WI
$49.00–$54.00/ hour
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1 more open role from employers in Madison. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Aspen Dental · Madison, WI
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Smile Brands | 2 | $52 |
| Aspen Dental | 1 | $55 |
Dental Hygienist pay in Madison, WI
The metro median is 10% above the Wisconsin statewide median of $40.31 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 630 dental hygienists employed in the Madison metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.09).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $39.59 | $82,350 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $40.30 | $83,820 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Median | $44.36 | $92,270 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $46.13 | $95,950 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $48.56 | $101,000 | 7% above U.S. median |
How Madison ranks
- 120th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 106th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 12 Wisconsin metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dental Hygienists (SOC 29-1292), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Madison
- Overall prices in Madison run 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: in line with the U.S. average (index 99.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $44.36 median hour buys what $45.60 buys at the national price level, 1% 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.
Estimate your Madison paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,597
- Per year: $79,848
- Per month: $6,654
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Madison metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Dane County
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Dane County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 24 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 Hygienist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janesville, WI | 35 mi | $40.14/hr | 66,428 |
| Waukesha, WI | 60 mi | $39.68/hr | 71,461 |
| Rockford, IL | 60 mi | $39.89/hr | 147,486 |
| West Allis, WI | 71 mi | $39.68/hr | 59,784 |
| Milwaukee, WI | 74 mi | $39.68/hr | 563,531 |
| Dubuque, IA | 76 mi | $38.26/hr | 58,987 |
Dental Hygienist jobs in Wisconsin · Dental Hygienist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Wisconsin
Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. 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 hygienists make in Madison, WI?
Dental Hygienists in the Madison metro area have a median pay of $44.36 per hour, about $92,270 a year. The middle half earn between $40.30 and $46.13 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Madison a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Madison ranks 106th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 120th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental hygienists in Madison?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Madison. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Madison.
Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Madison as a dental hygienist?
Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. 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 Madison in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Dane County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
Does Valorem Health place dental hygienists in Madison?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Aspen DentalOak Creek, WI · 4 postings$53.94/ hr$50–$60
- Smile BrandsOshkosh, WI · 31 postings$51.50/ hr$40–$65
- PDS HealthEverett, WA · 3 postings$77.50/ hr$70–$85
- PDS HealthPortland, OR · 3 postings$69.00/ hr$58–$80
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published. Request your Wisconsin list
2What they are offering now
Low$47Median$52.00High$57
35 Hygienist postings with published pay in Wisconsin, 6 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 35 Hygienist roles
- Dental HygienistPermanent$48.00–$52.00/ hour
- Dental Hygienist (RDH)Permanent$53.00–$57.00/ hour
+ 33 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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