PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Associate Dentist
Aspen Dental · Eau Claire, WI
$180k–$215k/ year
Dentist jobs in Eau Claire, WI
Pay for dentists in the Eau Claire area centers on $99.07 per hour, or about $206,070 a year. The lower quarter earns under $78.98 and the upper quarter over $115+. That ranks 27th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 25th of 279 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Eau Claire. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Eau Claire.
- $99.07median pay per hour, Eau Claire
- $79–$115+typical range per hour
- 70dentists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is in line with the Wisconsin statewide median of $99.35 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 70 dentists, general employed in the Eau Claire metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.14).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $62.02 | $129,000 | 25% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $78.98 | $164,280 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Median | $99.07 | $206,070 | 19% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
How Eau Claire ranks
- 27th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 25th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
- 6th of 12 Wisconsin metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dentists, General (SOC 29-1021), all industries. Figures marked $115+ are the BLS top-coded maximum. 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 $99.07 median hour buys what $106.76 buys at the national price level, 29% 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 Eau Claire paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$3,567
- Per year: $178,326
- Per month: $14,860
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.
Dentist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse, WI | 70 mi | $97.53/hr | 51,049 |
| Woodbury, MN | 70 mi | $100.90/hr | 80,596 |
| Rochester, MN | 74 mi | $96.88/hr | 123,624 |
| St. Paul, MN | 79 mi | $100.90/hr | 307,465 |
| Eagan, MN | 82 mi | $100.90/hr | 67,240 |
| Apple Valley, MN | 84 mi | $100.90/hr | 55,272 |
License and tax basics in Wisconsin
Active dental 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.
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Common questions
How much do dentists make in Eau Claire, WI?
Dentists in the Eau Claire metro area have a median pay of $99.07 per hour, about $206,070 a year. The middle half earn between $78.98 and $115+ per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Eau Claire a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Eau Claire ranks 25th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 27th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dentists in Eau Claire?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Eau Claire. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Eau Claire.
Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Eau Claire as a dentist?
Active dental 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.
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Aspen DentalEau Claire, WI · 4 postings$107.57/ hr$87–$216
- Smile BrandsSuamico, WI · 2 postings$168.27/ hr$144–$192
- Family Health Center of Marshfield, Inc.Marshfield, WI · 6 wage offers$127.22/ hr$101–$156
- Veterans Health AdministrationGreen Bay, WI · 2 postings$116.36/ hr$59–$151
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$87Median$123.80High$192
8 Dentist postings with published pay in Wisconsin, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 8 Dentist roles
- Staff DentistPermanent$123k–$315k/ year
- General Dentist (Sign-On Incentive)Permanent$230k–$300k/ year
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