Dental Assistants Salary in Oshkosh, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oshkosh-Neenah, WI

Median annual salary $46,460 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.34
10th percentile $39,030
90th percentile $56,420
Employed locally 210
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,030
    25th
    $39,380
    50th (median)
    $46,460
    75th
    $49,220
    90th
    $56,420

    Oshkosh economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,873 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 Oshkosh, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $32,960
    Nursing Assistants $40,130
    Medical Assistants $46,170
    Phlebotomists $45,970
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $37,490
    Occupational Therapy Assistants $59,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Oshkosh?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Oshkosh, WI is $22.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.16 or more per hour.

    Is Oshkosh above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Oshkosh, WI is 1.8% 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 Oshkosh?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,030 per year in Oshkosh, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,380.