How much does a dentist make in Milwaukee?
$155,900a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $74.97 an hour or $13,000 a month.
- Hourly
- $74.97
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 249 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $117,500Median: $155,900Highest 10%: $283,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $117,500 | $56.47 | |
| 25th | $124,400 | $59.79 | |
| Median | $155,900 | $74.97 | |
| 75th | $203,600 | $97.87 | |
| 90th | $283,800 | $136.44 |
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 |
| Madison, WI | $176,500 |
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 dentist make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $74.97 ($155,900 a year).
Do dentists make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $155,900 against $171,000 nationally, 9% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $193,700, so Milwaukee pays 19% less.
Where does Milwaukee rank for dentist pay?
249 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a dentist make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $117,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $283,800 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.