Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Madison
The median dental hygienist earns $100,340 a year in the Madison metro, with the middle half between $94,430 and $101,450.[1]
25th percentile
$94,430
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$100,340
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$101,450
Upper end of the middle half
Madison runs about 4% higher than the Wisconsin median and ranks 2nd of 15 Wisconsin metros. It is about 2% higher than the national median.
Madison pay range vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Wisconsin annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $83,660 | $80,370 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $94,430 | $83,880 | $83,570 |
| Median | $100,340 | $96,540 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $101,450 | $100,750 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $105,440 | $110,240 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $98,090 | $94,180 | $98,990 |
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Dental Hygienist salary in Madison: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Madison?
The median dental hygienist salary in the Madison metro area is $100,340, with the middle half earning between $94,430 and $101,450 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $83,660 at the 10th percentile to $105,440 at the 90th.
Is Madison higher or lower than the rest of Wisconsin?
Madison runs about 4% higher than the Wisconsin state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 2nd of 15 Wisconsin metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Madison compare nationally?
Dental Hygienist pay in Madison is about 2% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental hygienists work in the Madison area?
BLS estimates 680 dental hygienists were employed in the Madison metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.16, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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