Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Office Manager Salary in Wausau
The median dental office manager earns $125,550 a year in the Wausau metro, with the middle half between $100,480 and $161,700.[1]
25th percentile
$100,480
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$125,550
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$161,700
Upper end of the middle half
Wausau runs about 2% lower than the Wisconsin median and ranks 10th of 15 Wisconsin metros. It is about 1% higher than the national median.
Wausau pay range vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Wisconsin annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $81,500 | $90,440 | $73,390 |
| 25th percentile | $100,480 | $104,940 | $94,700 |
| Median | $125,550 | $128,320 | $123,860 |
| 75th percentile | $161,700 | $166,430 | $166,100 |
| 90th percentile | $219,990 | $274,310 | $224,340 |
| Mean (average) | $142,730 | $152,150 | $140,970 |
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Dental Office Manager salary in Wausau: FAQ
How much do dental office managers make in Wausau?
The median dental office manager salary in the Wausau metro area is $125,550, with the middle half earning between $100,480 and $161,700 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $81,500 at the 10th percentile to $219,990 at the 90th.
Is Wausau higher or lower than the rest of Wisconsin?
Wausau runs about 2% lower than the Wisconsin state median for dental office managers. It ranks 10th of 15 Wisconsin metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Wausau compare nationally?
Dental Office Manager pay in Wausau is about 1% 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 Wausau area?
BLS estimates 180 dental office managers were employed in the Wausau metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.67, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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