WI · Kenosha · Updated October 15, 2026

Dentist jobs in Kenosha, WI

Dentists in the Kenosha area earn a median of $100.20 per hour, about $208,410 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $79.26 and $115+. That ranks 21st of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 57th of 279 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Kenosha.

Dentist pay in Kenosha, WI

The metro median is 1% above the Wisconsin statewide median of $99.35 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 50 dentists, general employed in the Kenosha metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.87).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$60.40$125,63027% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$79.26$164,8605% below U.S. median
Median$100.20$208,41021% 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 Kenosha ranks

  • 21st of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 57th of 279 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, 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 Kenosha

  • Overall prices in Kenosha run 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $100.20 median hour buys what $99.09 buys at the national price level, 19% 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$3,607
  • Per year: $180,360
  • Per month: $15,030

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

Open Dentist roles in Wisconsin

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

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 · Suamico, WI

$300k–$400k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 39314
Top 25% pay
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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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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dentist – DDS / DMD

Aspen Dental · Marinette, WI

$300k–$450k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-008471
Top 25% pay
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Dental health shortage areas in Kenosha County

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Kenosha County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 25 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
Racine, WI10 mi$98.16/hr78,057
Waukegan, IL15 mi$84.20/hr88,570
West Allis, WI30 mi$87.21/hr59,784
Milwaukee, WI33 mi$87.21/hr563,531
Palatine, IL34 mi$84.20/hr65,951
Arlington Heights, IL34 mi$84.20/hr75,596

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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 Kenosha, WI?

Dentists in the Kenosha metro area have a median pay of $100.20 per hour, about $208,410 a year. The middle half earn between $79.26 and $115+ per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Kenosha ranks 57th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 21st of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.

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

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Kenosha 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 Kenosha?

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Your Dentist pay reportKenosha, WI · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • 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
  • 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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