Dental Hygienists Salary in Oshkosh, WI

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

Median annual salary $84,220 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $40.49
10th percentile $79,750
90th percentile $95,630
Employed locally 170
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,750
    25th
    $81,970
    50th (median)
    $84,220
    75th
    $94,990
    90th
    $95,630

    Oshkosh economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,873 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Hygienists salary vs area income 116% Median Dental Hygienists salary is 16% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dental Hygienists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $146,760
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $135,010
    Vallejo, CA $134,450
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $132,010
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $131,890
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $131,610

    Nearby metros — Dental Hygienists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $107,100
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $100,970
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $100,560
    Lewiston, ID-WA $95,200
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $94,950
    Winchester, VA-WV $93,190

    Related occupations in Oshkosh, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,980
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,340
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,170
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,640
    Physicians, All Other $376,740
    Nurse Practitioners $126,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Hygienists make per hour in Oshkosh?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in Oshkosh, WI is $40.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.71 or more per hour.

    Is Oshkosh above or below average for Dental Hygienists salaries?

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in Oshkosh, WI is 10.7% below the national median of $94,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dental Hygienists in Oshkosh?

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $79,750 per year in Oshkosh, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,970.