Dental Assistants Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $48,470 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.30
10th percentile $42,370
90th percentile $60,600
Employed locally 800
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,370
    25th
    $47,540
    50th (median)
    $48,470
    75th
    $58,730
    90th
    $60,600

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 56% Median Dental Assistants salary is 44% 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 Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,970
    Nursing Assistants $43,620
    Medical Assistants $48,150
    Phlebotomists $46,410
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $48,700
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Madison, WI is $23.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.37 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Madison, WI is 2.5% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $42,370 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,540.