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

Dentist Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$193,690/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$93.12/hr
▲ 13% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
2,560
public U.S. Median
$170,950
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$205,845 #11 of 47

Dentist pay in Wisconsin, explained

Dentists in Wisconsin earn a median of $193,690 per year ($93.12 per hour), which is 13% above the national median of $170,950. Entry-level workers earn around $121,780, while the most experienced dentists reach about $306,370. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $193,690 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $193,690 is worth about $205,845 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #11 for real pay (vs #13 on the sticker number).

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Dentist pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$121,780
$58.55/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$193,690
$93.12/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$306,370
$147.29/hr

Dentist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $193,690 $205,845
Minnesota $219,200 $222,265 −$25,510
Iowa $181,520 $206,832 +$12,170
Michigan $169,930 $176,611 +$23,760
Illinois $156,110 $156,176 +$37,580

Dentist in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do dentists make in Wisconsin?

Dentists in Wisconsin earn a median of $193,690 per year ($93.12 per hour), compared with $170,950 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay dentists well?

At $193,690, Wisconsin pays 13% above the national median for dentists. An estimated 2,560 work in the state.

Dentist salary in other states

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