How much does a dental hygienist make in Milwaukee?
$98,780a year
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $47.49 an hour or $8,232 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.49
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 104 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 1,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,500Median: $98,780Highest 10%: $114,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,500 | $25.24 | |
| 25th | $83,570 | $40.18 | |
| Median | $98,780 | $47.49 | |
| 75th | $106,000 | $50.98 | |
| 90th | $114,200 | $54.90 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists.
| Minneapolis, MN | $112,600 |
| Madison, WI | $100,300 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $98,940 |
| Duluth, MN | $98,600 |
| Kenosha, WI | $96,620 |
| Appleton, WI | $96,350 |
| Janesville, WI | $96,200 |
| La Crosse, WI | $95,950 |
| Racine, WI | $95,310 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $93,850 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $93,150 |
| Green Bay, WI | $91,920 |
| Wausau, WI | $87,470 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $86,830 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $762,400 |
| Physician | $411,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $331,500 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $300,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $287,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,800 |
| Pediatrician | $276,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $47.49 ($98,780 a year).
Do dental hygienists make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $98,780 against $98,100 nationally, 1% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $96,540, so Milwaukee pays 2% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for dental hygienist pay?
104 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a dental hygienist make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $114,200 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.