How much does a dentist make in Wisconsin?
$193,700a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in Wisconsin. That is $93.12 an hour or $16,140 a month.
- Hourly
- $93.12
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 2,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $121,800Median: $193,700Highest 10%: $306,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $121,800 | $58.55 | |
| 25th | $155,900 | $74.97 | |
| Median | $193,700 | $93.12 | |
| 75th | $265,200 | $127.51 | |
| 90th | $306,400 | $147.29 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $155,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dentists.
| 10. Vermont | $205,000 |
| 11. Virginia | $197,100 |
| 12. Arizona | $194,200 |
| 13. Wisconsin | $193,700 |
| 14. New York | $183,100 |
| 15. Massachusetts | $181,600 |
| 16. Iowa | $181,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $93.12 ($193,700 a year).
Do dentists make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $193,700 against $171,000 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for dentist pay?
Wisconsin ranks 13 of 47 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays dentists the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $220,000 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.