Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Madison
The median dentist earns $176,460 a year in the Madison metro, with the middle half between $164,580 and $242,590.[1]
25th percentile
$164,580
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$176,460
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$242,590
Upper end of the middle half
Madison runs about 9% lower than the Wisconsin median and ranks 13th of 14 Wisconsin metros. It is about 3% higher than the national median.
Madison pay range vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Wisconsin annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $126,510 | $121,780 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $164,580 | $155,940 | $125,710 |
| Median | $176,460 | $193,690 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $242,590 | $265,220 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $305,240 | $306,370 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $204,280 | $203,600 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Madison: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Madison?
The median dentist salary in the Madison metro area is $176,460, with the middle half earning between $164,580 and $242,590 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $126,510 at the 10th percentile to $305,240 at the 90th.
Is Madison higher or lower than the rest of Wisconsin?
Madison runs about 9% lower than the Wisconsin state median for dentists. It ranks 13th of 14 Wisconsin metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Madison compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Madison is about 3% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Madison area?
BLS estimates 270 dentists were employed in the Madison metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.82, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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