Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Madison
The median dental assistant earns $49,930 a year in the Madison metro, with the middle half between $48,240 and $58,430.[1]
25th percentile
$48,240
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$49,930
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$58,430
Upper end of the middle half
Madison runs about 5% higher than the Wisconsin median and ranks 3rd of 15 Wisconsin metros. It is about 4% higher than the national median.
Madison pay range vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Wisconsin annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,720 | $39,500 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $48,240 | $45,560 | $44,340 |
| Median | $49,930 | $47,520 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $58,430 | $55,630 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $61,080 | $58,840 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $52,550 | $49,150 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Madison: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Madison?
The median dental assistant salary in the Madison metro area is $49,930, with the middle half earning between $48,240 and $58,430 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $46,720 at the 10th percentile to $61,080 at the 90th.
Is Madison higher or lower than the rest of Wisconsin?
Madison runs about 5% higher than the Wisconsin state median for dental assistants. It ranks 3rd of 15 Wisconsin metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Madison compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Madison is about 4% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Madison area?
BLS estimates 920 dental assistants were employed in the Madison metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.90, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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