Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Eau Claire
The median dentist earns $209,750 a year in the Eau Claire metro, with the middle half between $159,910 and $271,960.[1]
25th percentile
$159,910
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$209,750
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$271,960
Upper end of the middle half
Eau Claire runs about 8% higher than the Wisconsin median and ranks 2nd of 14 Wisconsin metros. It is about 23% higher than the national median.
Eau Claire pay range vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Wisconsin annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $142,360 | $121,780 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $159,910 | $155,940 | $125,710 |
| Median | $209,750 | $193,690 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $271,960 | $265,220 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $291,840 | $306,370 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $214,630 | $203,600 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Eau Claire: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Eau Claire?
The median dentist salary in the Eau Claire metro area is $209,750, with the middle half earning between $159,910 and $271,960 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $142,360 at the 10th percentile to $291,840 at the 90th.
Is Eau Claire higher or lower than the rest of Wisconsin?
Eau Claire runs about 8% higher than the Wisconsin state median for dentists. It ranks 2nd of 14 Wisconsin metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Eau Claire compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Eau Claire is about 23% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Eau Claire area?
BLS estimates 80 dentists were employed in the Eau Claire metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.22, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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