Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Milwaukee-Waukesha
The median dental assistant earns $47,140 a year in the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro, with the middle half between $45,200 and $50,060.[1]
25th percentile
$45,200
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$47,140
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$50,060
Upper end of the middle half
Milwaukee-Waukesha runs about the same as the Wisconsin median and ranks 11th of 15 Wisconsin metros. It is about 2% lower than the national median.
Milwaukee-Waukesha pay range vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Wisconsin annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,700 | $39,500 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $45,200 | $45,560 | $44,340 |
| Median | $47,140 | $47,520 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $50,060 | $55,630 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $58,430 | $58,840 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $48,420 | $49,150 | $50,200 |
2,400
2.92
1.17
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Dental Assistant salary in Milwaukee-Waukesha: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Milwaukee-Waukesha?
The median dental assistant salary in the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area is $47,140, with the middle half earning between $45,200 and $50,060 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $39,700 at the 10th percentile to $58,430 at the 90th.
Is Milwaukee-Waukesha higher or lower than the rest of Wisconsin?
Milwaukee-Waukesha runs about the same as the Wisconsin state median for dental assistants. It ranks 11th of 15 Wisconsin metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Milwaukee-Waukesha compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Milwaukee-Waukesha 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 Milwaukee-Waukesha area?
BLS estimates 2,400 dental assistants were employed in the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.17, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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