Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Milwaukee-Waukesha
The median dentist earns $155,940 a year in the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro, with the middle half between $124,370 and $203,570.[1]
25th percentile
$124,370
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$155,940
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$203,570
Upper end of the middle half
Milwaukee-Waukesha runs about 19% lower than the Wisconsin median and ranks 14th of 14 Wisconsin metros. It is about 9% 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 | $117,460 | $121,780 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $124,370 | $155,940 | $125,710 |
| Median | $155,940 | $193,690 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $203,570 | $265,220 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $283,800 | $306,370 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $173,050 | $203,600 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Milwaukee-Waukesha: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Milwaukee-Waukesha?
The median dentist salary in the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area is $155,940, with the middle half earning between $124,370 and $203,570 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $117,460 at the 10th percentile to $283,800 at the 90th.
Is Milwaukee-Waukesha higher or lower than the rest of Wisconsin?
Milwaukee-Waukesha runs about 19% lower than the Wisconsin state median for dentists. It ranks 14th of 14 Wisconsin metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Milwaukee-Waukesha compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Milwaukee-Waukesha is about 9% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Milwaukee-Waukesha area?
BLS estimates 830 dentists were employed in the Milwaukee-Waukesha 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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