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

Dental Hygienist Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$96,540/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$46.41/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
5,080
public U.S. Median
$98,100
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$102,598 #16 of 50

Dental Hygienist pay in Wisconsin, explained

Dental hygienists in Wisconsin earn a median of $96,540 per year ($46.41 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $98,100. Entry-level workers earn around $80,370, while the most experienced dental hygienists reach about $110,240. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $96,540 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $96,540 is worth about $102,598 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #16 for real pay (vs #26 on the sticker number).

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Dental Hygienist pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$80,370
$38.64/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$96,540
$46.41/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$110,240
$53.00/hr

Dental Hygienist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $96,540 $102,598
Minnesota $103,970 $105,424 −$7,430
Illinois $96,670 $96,711 −$130
Iowa $84,010 $95,725 +$12,530
Michigan $83,790 $87,084 +$12,750

Dental Hygienist in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do dental hygienists make in Wisconsin?

Dental hygienists in Wisconsin earn a median of $96,540 per year ($46.41 per hour), compared with $98,100 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay dental hygienists well?

At $96,540, Wisconsin pays 2% below the national median for dental hygienists. An estimated 5,080 work in the state.

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