Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Milwaukee-Waukesha
The median dental hygienist earns $98,780 a year in the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro, with the middle half between $83,570 and $106,040.[1]
25th percentile
$83,570
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$98,780
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$106,040
Upper end of the middle half
Milwaukee-Waukesha runs about 2% higher than the Wisconsin median and ranks 4th of 15 Wisconsin metros. It is about the same as the national median.
Milwaukee-Waukesha pay range vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Wisconsin annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $52,500 | $80,370 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $83,570 | $83,880 | $83,570 |
| Median | $98,780 | $96,540 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $106,040 | $100,750 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $114,190 | $110,240 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $93,790 | $94,180 | $98,990 |
1,360
1.66
1.16
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Dental Hygienist salary in Milwaukee-Waukesha: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Milwaukee-Waukesha?
The median dental hygienist salary in the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area is $98,780, with the middle half earning between $83,570 and $106,040 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $52,500 at the 10th percentile to $114,190 at the 90th.
Is Milwaukee-Waukesha higher or lower than the rest of Wisconsin?
Milwaukee-Waukesha runs about 2% higher than the Wisconsin state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 4th of 15 Wisconsin metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Milwaukee-Waukesha compare nationally?
Dental Hygienist pay in Milwaukee-Waukesha is about the same as the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental hygienists work in the Milwaukee-Waukesha area?
BLS estimates 1,360 dental hygienists were employed in the Milwaukee-Waukesha 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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