Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Wausau
The median dentist earns $202,250 a year in the Wausau metro, with the middle half between $155,360 and $269,820.[1]
25th percentile
$155,360
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$202,250
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$269,820
Upper end of the middle half
Wausau runs about 4% higher than the Wisconsin median and ranks 8th of 14 Wisconsin metros. It is about 18% higher than the national median.
Wausau pay range vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Wisconsin annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $118,900 | $121,780 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $155,360 | $155,940 | $125,710 |
| Median | $202,250 | $193,690 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $269,820 | $265,220 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $285,410 | $306,370 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $201,820 | $203,600 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Wausau: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Wausau?
The median dentist salary in the Wausau metro area is $202,250, with the middle half earning between $155,360 and $269,820 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $118,900 at the 10th percentile to $285,410 at the 90th.
Is Wausau higher or lower than the rest of Wisconsin?
Wausau runs about 4% higher than the Wisconsin state median for dentists. It ranks 8th of 14 Wisconsin metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Wausau compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Wausau is about 18% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Wausau area?
BLS estimates 70 dentists 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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