Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Wausau
The median dental assistant earns $46,740 a year in the Wausau metro, with the middle half between $44,290 and $52,560.[1]
25th percentile
$44,290
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$46,740
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$52,560
Upper end of the middle half
Wausau runs about 2% lower than the Wisconsin median and ranks 13th of 15 Wisconsin metros. It is about 3% lower than the national median.
Wausau pay range vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Wisconsin annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,420 | $39,500 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $44,290 | $45,560 | $44,340 |
| Median | $46,740 | $47,520 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $52,560 | $55,630 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $57,720 | $58,840 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $48,110 | $49,150 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Wausau: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Wausau?
The median dental assistant salary in the Wausau metro area is $46,740, with the middle half earning between $44,290 and $52,560 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $38,420 at the 10th percentile to $57,720 at the 90th.
Is Wausau higher or lower than the rest of Wisconsin?
Wausau runs about 2% lower than the Wisconsin state median for dental assistants. It ranks 13th of 15 Wisconsin metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Wausau compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Wausau 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 Wausau area?
BLS estimates 230 dental assistants were employed in the Wausau metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.33, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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