Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Appleton
The median dentist earns $206,650 a year in the Appleton metro, with the middle half between $157,790 and $275,120.[1]
25th percentile
$157,790
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$206,650
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$275,120
Upper end of the middle half
Appleton runs about 7% higher than the Wisconsin median and ranks 6th of 14 Wisconsin metros. It is about 21% higher than the national median.
Appleton pay range vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Wisconsin annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $122,410 | $121,780 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $157,790 | $155,940 | $125,710 |
| Median | $206,650 | $193,690 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $275,120 | $265,220 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $293,050 | $306,370 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $208,860 | $203,600 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Appleton: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Appleton?
The median dentist salary in the Appleton metro area is $206,650, with the middle half earning between $157,790 and $275,120 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $122,410 at the 10th percentile to $293,050 at the 90th.
Is Appleton higher or lower than the rest of Wisconsin?
Appleton runs about 7% higher than the Wisconsin state median for dentists. It ranks 6th of 14 Wisconsin metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Appleton compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Appleton is about 21% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Appleton area?
BLS estimates 130 dentists were employed in the Appleton metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.27, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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