WI · Green Bay · Updated October 15, 2026

Dentist jobs in Green Bay, WI

Dentists in the Green Bay area earn a median of $77.62 per hour, about $161,450 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $64.82 and $99.41. That ranks 212th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 172nd of 279 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Green Bay. The free report below lists employers near Green Bay and what they pay.

Open Dentist roles in Green Bay

PermanentPosted today

Staff Dentist

Veterans Health Administration · Green Bay, WI

$123k–$315k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 889177900
New this week
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PermanentPosted 21 days ago

General Dentist

Smile Brands · Green Bay, WI

$300k–$400k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 39518
Top 25% pay
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Who is hiring dentists near Green Bay

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Veterans Health Administration1$105.31
Smile Brands1$168.27

Dentist pay in Green Bay, WI

The metro median is 22% below the Wisconsin statewide median of $99.35 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 130 dentists, general employed in the Green Bay metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.03).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$40.38$83,99051% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$64.82$134,83022% below U.S. median
Median$77.62$161,4507% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$99.41$206,77020% above U.S. median
Top 10%$115+$239,200+38% above U.S. median

How Green Bay ranks

  • 212th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 172nd of 279 after adjusting for local prices
  • 12th 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 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 $77.62 median hour buys what $83.39 buys at the national price level, in line with 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 Green Bay paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,794
  • Per year: $139,716
  • Per month: $11,643

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.

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.

Dentist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Appleton, WI26 mi$88.41/hr75,344
Oshkosh, WI45 mi$99.85/hr67,242
Milwaukee, WI101 mi$87.21/hr563,531
West Allis, WI105 mi$87.21/hr59,784
Waukesha, WI105 mi$87.21/hr71,461
Madison, WI122 mi$101.38/hr285,300

Dentist jobs in Wisconsin · Dentist jobs nationwide

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.

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

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Common questions

How much do dentists make in Green Bay, WI?

Dentists in the Green Bay metro area have a median pay of $77.62 per hour, about $161,450 a year. The middle half earn between $64.82 and $99.41 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Green Bay ranks 172nd of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 212th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dentists in Green Bay?

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

Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Green Bay 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.

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 dentists in Green Bay?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Veterans Health AdministrationGreen Bay, WI · 2 postings$116.36/ hr$59–$151
  • 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
  • Familia Dental MKEMidtown LLCMilwaukee, WI · 2 wage offers$115.98/ hr$115–$117

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

  1. Staff DentistPermanent
    $123k–$315k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Green Bay, WI · posted today
  2. General Dentist (Sign-On Incentive)Permanent
    $230k–$300k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Tomah, WI · posted 7 days ago

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