How much does a dental assistant make in Madison?
$49,930a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $24.00 an hour or $4,161 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.00
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 70 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,720Median: $49,930Highest 10%: $61,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,720 | $22.46 | |
| 25th | $48,240 | $23.19 | |
| Median | $49,930 | $24.00 | |
| 75th | $58,430 | $28.09 | |
| 90th | $61,080 | $29.37 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for dental assistants.
| Minneapolis, MN | $72,370 |
| Duluth, MN | $59,390 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $49,470 |
| Green Bay, WI | $48,700 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $47,760 |
| Janesville, WI | $47,750 |
| Kenosha, WI | $47,310 |
| Appleton, WI | $47,240 |
| La Crosse, WI | $47,180 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $47,140 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $46,850 |
| Wausau, WI | $46,740 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $46,440 |
| Racine, WI | $45,190 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $63,380 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $54,870 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $50,310 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $50,120 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $49,600 |
| Massage Therapist | $49,080 |
| Medical Assistant | $48,750 |
| Phlebotomist | $47,740 |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,260 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $42,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $24.00 ($49,930 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $49,930 against $48,070 nationally, 4% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $47,520, so Madison pays 5% more.
Where does Madison rank for dental assistant pay?
70 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does a dental assistant make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,080 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.