Dental Assistants Salary in Western Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,650 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.91
10th percentile $38,930
90th percentile $57,540
Employed locally 230
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,930
    25th
    $45,820
    50th (median)
    $47,650
    75th
    $56,530
    90th
    $57,540

    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

    Related occupations in Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,810
    Nursing Assistants $42,330
    Medical Assistants $45,600
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $53,720
    Phlebotomists $42,010
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $30,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Western Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Western Wisconsin is $22.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.71 or more per hour.

    Is Western Wisconsin above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Western Wisconsin is 0.7% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,930 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,820.