Dental assistant salary in Wisconsin
The median dental assistant in Wisconsin earns $47,520 a year (about $22.85 an hour); the mean is $49,150. That is $550 (1%) below the US median of $48,070, and ranks 30 of 50 among states with published figures. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.
| Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $47,520 | $48,070 |
| Mean annual wage | $49,150 | $50,200 |
| Median hourly equivalent | $22.85 | $23.11 |
| Employed | 7,760 | 387,790 |
Dental assistants work alongside dentists: chairside help, instruments, patient comfort, and in many states radiographs and other expanded duties.
How Wisconsin compares with nearby ranks
States closest to Wisconsin in the dental assistant median ranking:
| State | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $47,730 | $48,440 |
| Florida | $47,620 | $48,500 |
| Delaware | $47,600 | $47,520 |
| South Carolina | $47,320 | $47,310 |
| Nevada | $47,110 | $45,880 |
| Georgia | $46,840 | $46,870 |
See the full state ranking for dental assistants.
Other dental roles in Wisconsin
- Dental hygienist salary in WisconsinMedian $96,540
- General dentist salary in WisconsinMedian $193,690
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Common questions
How much does a dental assistant make in Wisconsin?
The median annual wage for dental assistants in Wisconsin is $47,520 (about $22.85 an hour) and the mean is $49,150, according to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.
How does Wisconsin compare with the national figure?
The Wisconsin median is $550 (1%) below the national median of $48,070. It ranks 30 of 50 states and districts with published figures for dental assistants.
How many dental assistants work in Wisconsin?
BLS estimates 7,760 employed dental assistants in Wisconsin in May 2025.
Do these numbers include practice owners?
No. BLS counts people on an employer's payroll. Owners who take profit from their own practice are mostly outside the survey.