Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Office Manager Salary in Appleton
The median dental office manager earns $122,660 a year in the Appleton metro, with the middle half between $99,450 and $138,790.[1]
25th percentile
$99,450
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$122,660
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$138,790
Upper end of the middle half
Appleton runs about 4% lower than the Wisconsin median and ranks 11th of 15 Wisconsin metros. It is about the same as the national median.
Appleton pay range vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Wisconsin annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $81,620 | $90,440 | $73,390 |
| 25th percentile | $99,450 | $104,940 | $94,700 |
| Median | $122,660 | $128,320 | $123,860 |
| 75th percentile | $138,790 | $166,430 | $166,100 |
| 90th percentile | $208,490 | $274,310 | $224,340 |
| Mean (average) | $135,470 | $152,150 | $140,970 |
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Dental Office Manager salary in Appleton: FAQ
How much do dental office managers make in Appleton?
The median dental office manager salary in the Appleton metro area is $122,660, with the middle half earning between $99,450 and $138,790 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $81,620 at the 10th percentile to $208,490 at the 90th.
Is Appleton higher or lower than the rest of Wisconsin?
Appleton runs about 4% lower than the Wisconsin state median for dental office managers. It ranks 11th of 15 Wisconsin metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Appleton compare nationally?
Dental Office Manager pay in Appleton is about the same as the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental office managers work in the Appleton area?
BLS estimates 170 dental office managers were employed in the Appleton metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.36, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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