How much does a dental assistant make in Wisconsin?
$47,520a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in Wisconsin. That is $22.85 an hour or $3,960 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.85
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 7,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,500Median: $47,520Highest 10%: $58,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,500 | $18.99 | |
| 25th | $45,560 | $21.90 | |
| Median | $47,520 | $22.85 | |
| 75th | $55,630 | $26.75 | |
| 90th | $58,840 | $28.29 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $47,140 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $46,850 |
| Wausau, WI | $46,740 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $46,440 |
| Racine, WI | $45,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental assistants.
| 27. Kentucky | $47,730 |
| 28. Florida | $47,620 |
| 29. Delaware | $47,600 |
| 30. Wisconsin | $47,520 |
| 31. South Carolina | $47,320 |
| 32. Nevada | $47,110 |
| 33. Georgia | $46,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $22.85 ($47,520 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $47,520 against $48,070 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for dental assistant pay?
Wisconsin ranks 30 of 50 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays dental assistants the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $72,370 a year.
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.