Dental Hygienists Salary in Western Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $81,720 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $39.29
10th percentile $79,220
90th percentile $94,030
Employed locally 220
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,220
    25th
    $80,100
    50th (median)
    $81,720
    75th
    $91,210
    90th
    $94,030

    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$91,600
    Emergency Medical Technicians$37,090
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,130
    Pharmacy Technicians$43,850
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$77,780
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$63,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in Western Wisconsin is $39.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in Western Wisconsin is 13.3% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $79,220 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,100.