Dental Assistant salary in Wisconsin
Dental Assistants in Wisconsin earn a median of $23.08 per hour, about $48,000 a year, 1% above the U.S. median of $22.74. The middle half earn between $21.87 and $26.39 per hour. The highest median among Wisconsin metro areas is in Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, at $23.48 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $23.08median pay per hour
- $48,000median pay per year
- 6,720dental assistants employed in Wisconsin
- #19of 50 states by median pay
Dental Assistant pay in Wisconsin: percentiles
| Level | Wisconsin per hour | Wisconsin per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $19.20 | $39,940 | $17.40 |
| Lower quartile | $21.87 | $45,490 | $19.00 |
| Median | $23.08 | $48,000 | $22.74 |
| Upper quartile | $26.39 | $54,890 | $27.36 |
| Top 10% | $28.32 | $58,910 | $29.70 |
Dental Assistant pay by metro area in Wisconsin
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Wisconsin median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $23.48 | $48,840 | 1,910 | 2% above | $24.22 |
| Madison, WI | $23.30 | $48,470 | 800 | 1% above | $23.95 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $23.13 | $48,110 | 230 | in line with | $25.20 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $23.11 | $48,070 | 120 | in line with | — |
| Appleton, WI | $23.10 | $48,050 | 360 | in line with | $24.99 |
| Green Bay, WI | $22.94 | $47,700 | 390 | 1% below | $24.64 |
| Wausau, WI | $22.94 | $47,710 | 220 | 1% below | $24.76 |
| Kenosha, WI | $22.75 | $47,330 | 170 | 1% below | $22.50 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $22.57 | $46,950 | 150 | 2% below | $24.09 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $22.47 | $46,730 | 290 | 3% below | $24.21 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $22.34 | $46,460 | 210 | 3% below | $24.04 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $22.31 | $46,400 | 150 | 3% below | $23.73 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $21.08 | $43,840 | 240 | 9% below | $21.97 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
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What employers are posting in Wisconsin
- 24roles with published pay
- $22median pay per hour
- $19–$25typical published range
- 3employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Dental | 11 | $21.50 |
| Smile Brands | 9 | $22.50 |
| Dental Care Alliance | 4 | $23 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 24 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
Dental Assistant jobs in Wisconsin · Dental Assistant salary nationwide · Wisconsin state guide
Common questions
How much does a dental assistant make in Wisconsin?
The median is $23.08 per hour, about $48,000 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $19.20 and the top 10% earn over $28.32 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Wisconsin city pays dental assistants the most?
Among Wisconsin metro areas, Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI has the highest median at $23.48 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Wisconsin rank for dental assistant pay?
Wisconsin ranks 19th of 50 states by median dental assistant pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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Your Dental Assistant pay reportWisconsin · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Dental Care AllianceGreendale, WI · 4 postings$23.00/ hr$19–$28
- Smile BrandsLa Crosse, WI · 9 postings$22.50/ hr$18–$35
- Aspen DentalMadison, WI · 11 postings$21.50/ hr$18–$31
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
24 Dental Assistant postings with published pay in Wisconsin, 12 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 24 Dental Assistant roles
- Dental AssistantPermanent$23.00–$25.00/ hour
- Dental AssistantPermanent$21.00–$23.00/ hour
+ 22 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.