Dental Assistants Salary in Wausau, WI

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

Median annual salary $47,710 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.94
10th percentile $39,200
90th percentile $59,000
Employed locally 220
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,200
    25th
    $44,870
    50th (median)
    $47,710
    75th
    $56,680
    90th
    $59,000

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 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 Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,360
    Nursing Assistants $37,770
    Medical Assistants $46,390
    Phlebotomists $36,870
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $36,830
    Medical Transcriptionists $45,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Wausau?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Wausau, WI is $22.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.75 or more per hour.

    Is Wausau above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Wausau, WI is 0.9% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,200 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,870.