How much does a dental assistant make in Milwaukee?
$47,140a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $22.66 an hour or $3,928 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.66
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 187 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 2,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,700Median: $47,140Highest 10%: $58,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,700 | $19.09 | |
| 25th | $45,200 | $21.73 | |
| Median | $47,140 | $22.66 | |
| 75th | $50,060 | $24.07 | |
| 90th | $58,430 | $28.09 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for dental assistants.
| Minneapolis, MN | $72,370 |
| Duluth, MN | $59,390 |
| Madison, WI | $49,930 |
| 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 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $46,850 |
| Wausau, WI | $46,740 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $46,440 |
| Racine, WI | $45,190 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $65,630 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $62,440 |
| Massage Therapist | $56,350 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $49,780 |
| Medical Assistant | $49,590 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $47,800 |
| Phlebotomist | $47,000 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $46,310 |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,690 |
| Orderly | $42,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $22.66 ($47,140 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $47,140 against $48,070 nationally, 2% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $47,520, so Milwaukee pays 1% less.
Where does Milwaukee rank for dental assistant pay?
187 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does a dental assistant make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,430 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.