Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Practice Administrator Salary in Wisconsin
The median dental practice administrator earns $128,320 a year in Wisconsin ($61.69 an hour), with the middle half earning between $104,940 and $166,430.[1]
25th percentile
$104,940
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$128,320
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$166,430
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $128,320 per year or $61.69/hr at the median. Wisconsin runs about 4% higher than the national median.
The full pay range in Wisconsin
BLS publishes five points on the pay curve. The 10th percentile is a reasonable read on entry pay, and the 90th shows what the best-paid dental practice administrators in Wisconsin earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Wisconsin hourly | Wisconsin annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $43.48 | $90,440 | $35.29 | $73,390 |
| 25th percentile | $50.45 | $104,940 | $45.53 | $94,700 |
| Median | $61.69 | $128,320 | $59.55 | $123,860 |
| 75th percentile | $80.01 | $166,430 | $79.85 | $166,100 |
| 90th percentile | $131.88 | $274,310 | $107.86 | $224,340 |
| Mean (average) | $73.15 | $152,150 | $67.77 | $140,970 |
How many dental practice administrators work in Wisconsin
7,230
2.46
0.64
How Wisconsin compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $128,320 in Wisconsin vs. $123,860 nationally, $4,460 (4%) higher.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $90,440 vs. $73,390, 23% higher.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $274,310 vs. $224,340, 22% higher.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 24% in Wisconsin vs. 23.2% nationally.
Dental Practice Administrator pay by metro area in Wisconsin
All 15 Wisconsin metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $133,270 | $107,650–$173,020 | 2,320 |
| Green Bay | $133,060 | $105,020–$171,330 | 400 |
| Madison | $131,640 | $108,890–$171,070 | 1,220 |
| Eau Claire | $130,670 | $105,570–$163,970 | 250 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $128,140 | $103,170–$175,610 | 230 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $127,450 | $107,770–$161,030 | 170 |
| Sheboygan | $127,200 | $105,470–$163,050 | 100 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $126,880 | $104,900–$161,210 | 320 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $126,880 | $101,320–$160,760 | 7,350 |
| Wausau | $125,550 | $100,480–$161,700 | 180 |
| Appleton | $122,660 | $99,450–$138,790 | 170 |
| Kenosha | $122,610 | $102,520–$136,910 | 170 |
| Fond du Lac | $120,300 | $101,050–$131,740 | 110 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $112,030 | $100,420–$138,100 | 110 |
| Duluth | $102,610 | $83,440–$125,720 | 520 |
Job outlook for dental practice administrators in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's official long-term projections expect employment of dental practice administrators to grow 24% over 2024–2034, from 6,400 to 7,940 jobs, with about 650 openings a year.[3] The national projection for the same period is 23.2%.
Openings include replacements for people who retire or change careers, which is why they can far exceed net growth. For what this means for hiring, see The dental hiring shortage, by the numbers.
What drives dental practice administrator pay in Wisconsin
Pay for a dental practice administrator depends on experience, setting, and metro. The metro table above shows how much location alone moves the median. Group practices and dental support organizations (DSOs) compete for talent across many locations, and benefits, schedules and bonuses can matter as much as base pay.
Hiring an outside agency is one way practices fill gaps, and it is expensive. See what agencies charge in What dental staffing agencies actually charge.
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Dental Practice Administrator salary in Wisconsin: FAQ
How much do dental practice administrators make in Wisconsin?
The median annual wage for dental practice administrators in Wisconsin was $128,320 ($61.69 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $104,940 and $166,430. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $90,440 and the top 10% earned over $274,310.
Do dental practice administrators in Wisconsin earn more than the national median?
Yes. The Wisconsin median of $128,320 is higher than the U.S. median of $123,860. That is $4,460 (4%) higher. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which Wisconsin metro area pays dental practice administrators the most?
Among the 15 Wisconsin metro areas with published BLS data, Milwaukee-Waukesha has the highest median at $133,270 a year. Duluth has the lowest, at $102,610.
How many dental practice administrators work in Wisconsin?
BLS estimates 7,230 dental practice administrators were employed in Wisconsin in May 2025. That is 2.46 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 0.64, meaning the role is less concentrated than the national average.
Is demand for dental practice administrators growing in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin's official long-term projections expect employment of dental practice administrators to grow 24% over 2024–2034, from 6,400 to 7,940 jobs. That works out to about 650 openings a year, including replacements for people who leave the field. The national projection for the same period is 23.2%.
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Sources
- 1.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: Medical and Health Services Managers (11-9111), national, state and metro estimates
- 2.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 time-series data files (percentiles, employment, location quotients)
- 3.Projections Central, Wisconsin long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Medical and Health Services Managers