Dental Assistants Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $48,840 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.48
10th percentile $40,770
90th percentile $58,620
Employed locally 1,910
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,770
    25th
    $45,490
    50th (median)
    $48,840
    75th
    $54,080
    90th
    $58,620

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 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 Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$32,930
    Nursing Assistants$44,370
    Medical Assistants$48,430
    Phlebotomists$46,750
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$45,980
    Physical Therapist Assistants$62,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Milwaukee, WI is $23.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.09 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Milwaukee, WI is 3.3% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $40,770 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,490.