How much does a dentist make in Madison?
$176,500a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $84.84 an hour or $14,710 a month.
- Hourly
- $84.84
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 131 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $126,500Median: $176,500Highest 10%: $305,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $126,500 | $60.82 | |
| 25th | $164,600 | $79.13 | |
| Median | $176,500 | $84.84 | |
| 75th | $242,600 | $116.63 | |
| 90th | $305,200 | $146.75 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for dentists.
| Minneapolis, MN | $220,000 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $209,800 |
| Racine, WI | $209,600 |
| Janesville, WI | $208,000 |
| Kenosha, WI | $207,100 |
| Appleton, WI | $206,700 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $205,000 |
| Wausau, WI | $202,300 |
| La Crosse, WI | $201,800 |
| Duluth, MN | $200,200 |
| Green Bay, WI | $199,500 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $186,300 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $155,900 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $340,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $329,700 |
| Physician | $301,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $296,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $291,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $284,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $227,700 |
| Pharmacist | $158,100 |
| Radiologist | $135,000 |
| Physician Assistant | $134,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $84.84 ($176,500 a year).
Do dentists make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $176,500 against $171,000 nationally, 3% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $193,700, so Madison pays 9% less.
Where does Madison rank for dentist pay?
131 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a dentist make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $126,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $305,200 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.