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General Dentist
Smile Brands · Madison, WI
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Dentist jobs in Madison, WI
Pay for dentists in the Madison area centers on $101.38 per hour, or about $210,870 a year. The lower quarter earns under $78.60 and the upper quarter over $115+. That ranks 15th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 39th of 279 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Madison.
- $101.38median pay per hour, Madison
- $79–$115+typical range per hour
- 290dentists employed in the metro area
- 97cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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Dentist pay in Madison, WI
The metro median is 2% above the Wisconsin statewide median of $99.35 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 290 dentists, general employed in the Madison metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.96).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $47.76 | $99,340 | 43% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $78.60 | $163,490 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Median | $101.38 | $210,870 | 22% 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 Madison ranks
- 15th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 39th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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.
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- 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 $101.38 median hour buys what $104.21 buys at the national price level, 25% 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$3,650
- Per year: $182,484
- Per month: $15,207
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.
Open Dentist roles in Wisconsin
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Veterans Health Administration · Green Bay, WI
$123k–$315k/ year
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Veterans Health Administration · Tomah, WI
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General Dentist
Smile Brands · Suamico, WI
$300k–$400k/ year
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$300k–$400k/ year
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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.
Dentist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janesville, WI | 35 mi | $89.75/hr | 66,428 |
| Waukesha, WI | 60 mi | $87.21/hr | 71,461 |
| Rockford, IL | 60 mi | $100.10/hr | 147,486 |
| West Allis, WI | 71 mi | $87.21/hr | 59,784 |
| Milwaukee, WI | 74 mi | $87.21/hr | 563,531 |
| Dubuque, IA | 76 mi | $94.32/hr | 58,987 |
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 Madison, WI?
Dentists in the Madison metro area have a median pay of $101.38 per hour, about $210,870 a year. The middle half earn between $78.60 and $115+ per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Madison a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Madison ranks 39th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 15th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Madison 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 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 dentists in Madison?
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Your Dentist pay reportMadison, 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
- Staff DentistPermanent$123k–$315k/ year
- General Dentist (Sign-On Incentive)Permanent$230k–$300k/ year
+ 6 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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