Dental Assistants Salary in Green Bay, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Green Bay, WI

Median annual salary $47,700 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.94
10th percentile $39,520
90th percentile $57,000
Employed locally 390
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,520
    25th
    $45,780
    50th (median)
    $47,700
    75th
    $49,840
    90th
    $57,000

    Green Bay economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,459 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 62% Median Dental Assistants salary is 38% 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 Green Bay, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,970
    Nursing Assistants $42,760
    Medical Assistants $46,550
    Phlebotomists $43,990
    Physical Therapist Assistants $62,120
    Medical Equipment Preparers $45,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Green Bay?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Green Bay, WI is $22.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.41 or more per hour.

    Is Green Bay above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Green Bay, WI is 0.8% above 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 Green Bay?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,520 per year in Green Bay, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,780.