Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Appleton
The median dental assistant earns $47,240 a year in the Appleton metro, with the middle half between $45,660 and $56,760.[1]
25th percentile
$45,660
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$47,240
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$56,760
Upper end of the middle half
Appleton runs about the same as the Wisconsin median and ranks 9th of 15 Wisconsin metros. It is about 2% lower than the national median.
Appleton pay range vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Wisconsin annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,220 | $39,500 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $45,660 | $45,560 | $44,340 |
| Median | $47,240 | $47,520 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $56,760 | $55,630 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $60,370 | $58,840 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $50,020 | $49,150 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Appleton: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Appleton?
The median dental assistant salary in the Appleton metro area is $47,240, with the middle half earning between $45,660 and $56,760 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $44,220 at the 10th percentile to $60,370 at the 90th.
Is Appleton higher or lower than the rest of Wisconsin?
Appleton runs about the same as the Wisconsin state median for dental assistants. It ranks 9th of 15 Wisconsin metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Appleton compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Appleton is about 2% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Appleton area?
BLS estimates 370 dental assistants were employed in the Appleton metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.19, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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