Dental Assistants Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $46,730 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.47
10th percentile $39,000
90th percentile $58,670
Employed locally 290
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,000
    25th
    $41,830
    50th (median)
    $46,730
    75th
    $54,770
    90th
    $58,670

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 64% Median Dental Assistants salary is 36% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dental Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,360
    Minnesota $64,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,600
    Rochester, MN $62,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,700
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,620

    Nearby metros — Dental Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,360
    Duluth, MN-WI $58,620
    Wilmington, NC $50,440
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $50,200
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $49,310
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $49,190

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,630
    Nursing Assistants$41,810
    Medical Assistants$47,520
    Phlebotomists$46,540
    Physical Therapist Assistants$60,510
    Medical Equipment Preparers$45,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Eau Claire?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Eau Claire, WI is $22.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.52 or more per hour.

    Is Eau Claire above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Eau Claire, WI is 1.2% below the national median of $47,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dental Assistants in Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,000 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,830.