Dental Assistant Salary in Wisconsin
Dental Assistants in Wisconsin earn a median of $47,520 a year, or $22.85 an hour. That ranks Wisconsin #30 of 50 states and is $550 less than the national median.
- Median / year
- $47,520
- Median / hour
- $22.85
- Employed
- 7,760
- National rank
- #30of 50
Pay range in Wisconsin
Dental Assistant pay by Wisconsin metro area
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $72,370 | 3,910 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $59,390 | 310 |
| Madison, WI | $49,930 | 920 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $49,470 | 130 |
| Green Bay, WI | $48,700 | 410 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $47,760 | 160 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $47,750 | 170 |
| Kenosha, WI | $47,310 | 180 |
| Appleton, WI | $47,240 | 370 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $47,180 | 230 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $47,140 | 2,400 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $46,850 | 330 |
| Wausau, WI | $46,740 | 230 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $46,440 | 200 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $45,190 | 310 |
FAQ
How much does a dental assistant make in Wisconsin?
The median annual wage is $47,520 ($22.85 per hour), according to the BLS for May 2025. That is $550 below the U.S. median of $48,070.
What do entry-level dental assistants make in Wisconsin?
The lowest-paid 10% of Wisconsin dental assistants earned $39,500 or less ($18.99/hour), a reasonable estimate for new graduates.
Where do dental assistants earn the most in Wisconsin?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI has the highest metro median at $72,370.
How many dental assistants work in Wisconsin?
About 7,760 dental assistants were employed in Wisconsin in May 2025.