Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Kenosha
The median dental assistant earns $47,310 a year in the Kenosha metro, with the middle half between $45,950 and $48,450.[1]
25th percentile
$45,950
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$47,310
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$48,450
Upper end of the middle half
Kenosha runs about the same as the Wisconsin median and ranks 8th of 15 Wisconsin metros. It is about 2% lower than the national median.
Kenosha pay range vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Wisconsin annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,310 | $39,500 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $45,950 | $45,560 | $44,340 |
| Median | $47,310 | $47,520 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $48,450 | $55,630 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $59,860 | $58,840 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $48,420 | $49,150 | $50,200 |
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2.35
0.94
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Dental Assistant salary in Kenosha: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Kenosha?
The median dental assistant salary in the Kenosha metro area is $47,310, with the middle half earning between $45,950 and $48,450 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $39,310 at the 10th percentile to $59,860 at the 90th.
Is Kenosha higher or lower than the rest of Wisconsin?
Kenosha runs about the same as the Wisconsin state median for dental assistants. It ranks 8th of 15 Wisconsin metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Kenosha compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Kenosha 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 Kenosha area?
BLS estimates 180 dental assistants were employed in the Kenosha metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.94, so the role is close to the national average.
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