WI · Oshkosh · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Hygienist jobs in Oshkosh, WI

Pay for dental hygienists in the Oshkosh area centers on $40.49 per hour, or about $84,220 a year. The lower quarter earns under $39.41 and the upper quarter over $45.67. That ranks 166th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 169th of 332 once local prices are factored in. 5 open roles with published pay are listed for Oshkosh. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Oshkosh.

Open Dental Hygienist roles in Oshkosh

PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands · Oshkosh, WI

$40.00–$50.00/ hour
  • Full-time
  • Req 37568
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands · Oshkosh, WI

$50.00–$55.00/ hour
  • Full-time
  • Req 34009
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands · Oshkosh, WI

$47.00–$55.00/ hour
  • Full-time
  • Req 38314
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Who is hiring dental hygienists near Oshkosh

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Smile Brands4$51.75
Aspen Dental1$52.50

Dental Hygienist pay in Oshkosh, WI

The metro median is in line with the Wisconsin statewide median of $40.31 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 170 dental hygienists employed in the Oshkosh-Neenah metro area, 1.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.27).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$38.34$79,75015% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$39.41$81,97013% below U.S. median
Median$40.49$84,22011% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$45.67$94,9901% above U.S. median
Top 10%$45.97$95,6201% above U.S. median

How Oshkosh ranks

  • 166th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 169th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th 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 Oshkosh

  • Overall prices in Oshkosh-Neenah run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 26% below the U.S. average (index 74.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $40.49 median hour buys what $43.57 buys at the national price level, 4% below 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 Oshkosh paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,458
  • Per year: $72,882
  • Per month: $6,074

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

Dental health shortage areas in Winnebago County

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Winnebago County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 3 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Appleton, WI20 mi$38.68/hr75,344
Green Bay, WI45 mi$40.36/hr106,311
Waukesha, WI72 mi$39.68/hr71,461
Milwaukee, WI73 mi$39.68/hr563,531
West Allis, WI75 mi$39.68/hr59,784
Madison, WI78 mi$44.36/hr285,300

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 Oshkosh, WI?

Dental Hygienists in the Oshkosh-Neenah metro area have a median pay of $40.49 per hour, about $84,220 a year. The middle half earn between $39.41 and $45.67 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Oshkosh a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?

Oshkosh-Neenah ranks 169th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 166th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental hygienists in Oshkosh?

We list 5 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Oshkosh. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Oshkosh.

Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Oshkosh 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 Oshkosh in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Winnebago 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 Oshkosh?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Smile BrandsOshkosh, WI · 31 postings$51.50/ hr$40–$65
  • Aspen DentalOak Creek, WI · 4 postings$53.94/ hr$50–$60
  • PDS HealthEverett, WA · 3 postings$77.50/ hr$70–$85
  • PDS HealthPortland, OR · 3 postings$69.00/ hr$58–$80

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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

  1. Dental HygienistPermanent
    $48.00–$52.00/ hour
    Smile Brands · Germantown, WI · posted today
  2. Dental Hygienist (RDH)Permanent
    $53.00–$57.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Oak Creek, WI · posted 2 days ago

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