WI · Racine · Updated October 15, 2026

Dentist jobs in Racine, WI

Pay for dentists in the Racine area centers on $98.16 per hour, or about $204,170 a year. The lower quarter earns under $83.16 and the upper quarter over $102.60. That ranks 35th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 47th of 279 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Racine and what they pay.

Dentist pay in Racine, WI

The metro median is 1% below the Wisconsin statewide median of $99.35 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 60 dentists, general employed in the Racine-Mount Pleasant metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.05).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$64.42$133,99022% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$83.16$172,970in line with U.S. median
Median$98.16$204,17018% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$102.60$213,41024% above U.S. median
Top 10%$115+$239,200+38% above U.S. median

How Racine ranks

  • 35th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 47th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
  • 7th 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 Racine

  • Overall prices in Racine-Mount Pleasant run 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $98.16 median hour buys what $102.29 buys at the national price level, 23% 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$3,534
  • Per year: $176,688
  • Per month: $14,724

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Racine-Mount Pleasant 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 Racine 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 Racine County

HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Racine County (1 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 12 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
Kenosha, WI10 mi$100.20/hr99,578
West Allis, WI22 mi$87.21/hr59,784
Milwaukee, WI25 mi$87.21/hr563,531
Waukegan, IL25 mi$84.20/hr88,570
Waukesha, WI29 mi$87.21/hr71,461
Palatine, IL44 mi$84.20/hr65,951

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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 Racine, WI?

Dentists in the Racine-Mount Pleasant metro area have a median pay of $98.16 per hour, about $204,170 a year. The middle half earn between $83.16 and $102.60 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Racine-Mount Pleasant ranks 47th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 35th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.

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

HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Racine 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 Racine?

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

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Familia Dental Racine LLCRacine, WI · 2 wage offers$87.63/ hr$73–$102
  • 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

  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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