How much does a dental hygienist make in Wisconsin?
$96,540a year
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists in Wisconsin. That is $46.41 an hour or $8,045 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.41
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 5,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,370Median: $96,540Highest 10%: $110,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,370 | $38.64 | |
| 25th | $83,880 | $40.33 | |
| Median | $96,540 | $46.41 | |
| 75th | $100,800 | $48.44 | |
| 90th | $110,200 | $53.00 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $112,600 |
| Madison, WI | $100,300 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $98,940 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $98,780 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental hygienists.
| 23. Hawaii | $97,570 |
| 24. Vermont | $97,470 |
| 25. Illinois | $96,670 |
| 26. Wisconsin | $96,540 |
| 27. New Mexico | $95,940 |
| 28. Georgia | $95,490 |
| 29. Idaho | $94,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $46.41 ($96,540 a year).
Do dental hygienists make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $96,540 against $98,100 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for dental hygienist pay?
Wisconsin ranks 26 of 50 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays dental hygienists the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $112,600 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.