Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Front Office Salary in Madison
The median dental front office earns $48,380 a year in the Madison metro, with the middle half between $48,380 and $52,670.[1]
25th percentile
$48,380
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$48,380
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$52,670
Upper end of the middle half
Madison runs about the same as the Wisconsin median and ranks 3rd of 15 Wisconsin metros. It is about 5% higher than the national median.
Madison pay range vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Wisconsin annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,690 | $39,640 | $35,930 |
| 25th percentile | $48,380 | $46,490 | $38,570 |
| Median | $48,380 | $48,380 | $45,930 |
| 75th percentile | $52,670 | $51,900 | $50,580 |
| 90th percentile | $58,190 | $58,190 | $60,530 |
| Mean (average) | $50,770 | $49,170 | $46,800 |
2,080
5.10
0.82
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Dental Front Office salary in Madison: FAQ
How much do dental front office staff make in Madison?
The median dental front office salary in the Madison metro area is $48,380, with the middle half earning between $48,380 and $52,670 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $45,690 at the 10th percentile to $58,190 at the 90th.
Is Madison higher or lower than the rest of Wisconsin?
Madison runs about the same as the Wisconsin state median for dental front office staff. It ranks 3rd of 15 Wisconsin metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Madison compare nationally?
Dental Front Office pay in Madison is about 5% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental front office staff work in the Madison area?
BLS estimates 2,080 dental front office staff 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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