verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Dental Assistant Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$47,520/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.85/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
7,760
public U.S. Median
$48,070
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$50,502 #23 of 50

Dental Assistant pay in Wisconsin, explained

Dental assistants in Wisconsin earn a median of $47,520 per year ($22.85 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $48,070. Entry-level workers earn around $39,500, while the most experienced dental assistants reach about $58,840. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $47,520 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $47,520 is worth about $50,502 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #23 for real pay (vs #30 on the sticker number).

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Dental Assistant pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$39,500
$18.99/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$47,520
$22.85/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$58,840
$28.29/hr

Dental Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $47,520 $50,502
Minnesota $65,270 $66,183 −$17,750
Michigan $48,820 $50,739 −$1,300
Illinois $48,610 $48,630 −$1,090
Iowa $48,430 $55,183 −$910

Dental Assistant in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do dental assistants make in Wisconsin?

Dental assistants in Wisconsin earn a median of $47,520 per year ($22.85 per hour), compared with $48,070 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay dental assistants well?

At $47,520, Wisconsin pays 1% below the national median for dental assistants. An estimated 7,760 work in the state.

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