Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Eau Claire
The median dental assistant earns $46,850 a year in the Eau Claire metro, with the middle half between $45,070 and $53,460.[1]
25th percentile
$45,070
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$46,850
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$53,460
Upper end of the middle half
Eau Claire runs about 1% lower than the Wisconsin median and ranks 12th of 15 Wisconsin metros. It is about 3% lower than the national median.
Eau Claire pay range vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Wisconsin annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,090 | $39,500 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $45,070 | $45,560 | $44,340 |
| Median | $46,850 | $47,520 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $53,460 | $55,630 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $57,230 | $58,840 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $48,200 | $49,150 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Eau Claire: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Eau Claire?
The median dental assistant salary in the Eau Claire metro area is $46,850, with the middle half earning between $45,070 and $53,460 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $39,090 at the 10th percentile to $57,230 at the 90th.
Is Eau Claire higher or lower than the rest of Wisconsin?
Eau Claire runs about 1% lower than the Wisconsin state median for dental assistants. It ranks 12th of 15 Wisconsin metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Eau Claire compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Eau Claire is about 3% 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 Eau Claire area?
BLS estimates 330 dental assistants were employed in the Eau Claire metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.53, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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