Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Office Manager Salary in Milwaukee-Waukesha
The median dental office manager earns $133,270 a year in the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro, with the middle half between $107,650 and $173,020.[1]
25th percentile
$107,650
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$133,270
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$173,020
Upper end of the middle half
Milwaukee-Waukesha runs about 4% higher than the Wisconsin median and ranks 1st of 15 Wisconsin metros. It is about 8% higher than the national median.
Milwaukee-Waukesha pay range vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Wisconsin annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $95,170 | $90,440 | $73,390 |
| 25th percentile | $107,650 | $104,940 | $94,700 |
| Median | $133,270 | $128,320 | $123,860 |
| 75th percentile | $173,020 | $166,430 | $166,100 |
| 90th percentile | $332,860 | $274,310 | $224,340 |
| Mean (average) | $165,120 | $152,150 | $140,970 |
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Dental Office Manager salary in Milwaukee-Waukesha: FAQ
How much do dental office managers make in Milwaukee-Waukesha?
The median dental office manager salary in the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area is $133,270, with the middle half earning between $107,650 and $173,020 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $95,170 at the 10th percentile to $332,860 at the 90th.
Is Milwaukee-Waukesha higher or lower than the rest of Wisconsin?
Milwaukee-Waukesha runs about 4% higher than the Wisconsin state median for dental office managers. It ranks 1st of 15 Wisconsin metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Milwaukee-Waukesha compare nationally?
Dental Office Manager pay in Milwaukee-Waukesha is about 8% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental office managers work in the Milwaukee-Waukesha area?
BLS estimates 2,320 dental office managers were employed in the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.74, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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