Dental Assistants Salary in Janesville, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Janesville-Beloit, WI

Median annual salary $46,950 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.57
10th percentile $39,040
90th percentile $58,640
Employed locally 150
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,040
    25th
    $43,380
    50th (median)
    $46,950
    75th
    $49,750
    90th
    $58,640

    Janesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,390 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 63% Median Dental Assistants salary is 37% 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 Janesville, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,580
    Nursing Assistants $43,760
    Medical Assistants $45,040
    Phlebotomists $45,270
    Physical Therapist Assistants $63,060
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $44,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Janesville?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Janesville, WI is $22.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.00 or more per hour.

    Is Janesville above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Janesville, WI is 0.7% 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 Janesville?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,040 per year in Janesville, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,380.