Dental Assistants pay in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, the median pay for dental assistants is $22.85 an hour ($47,520 a year). About 7,760 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($48,070). Wisconsin ranks 30th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dental assistants in Wisconsin
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.99 | $39,500 |
| 25% of workers | $21.91 | $45,560 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.85 | $47,520 |
| 75% of workers | $26.75 | $55,630 |
| 90% of workers | $28.29 | $58,840 |
Dental Assistants pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Madison | $49,930 | 920 |
| Fond du Lac | $49,470 | 130 |
| Green Bay | $48,700 | 410 |
| Sheboygan | $47,760 | 160 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $47,750 | 170 |
| Kenosha | $47,310 | 180 |
| Appleton | $47,240 | 370 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $47,180 | 230 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $47,140 | 2,400 |
| Eau Claire | $46,850 | 330 |
| Wausau | $46,740 | 230 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $46,440 | 200 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $45,190 | 310 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for dental assistants
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +7.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 53,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Wisconsin
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $48,680 |
| Dental Hygienists | $96,540 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $51,350 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $47,020 |
| Surgical Technologists | $74,120 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $44,850 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $56,420 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $36,820 |
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