Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Practice Administrator Salary in Madison
The median dental practice administrator earns $131,640 a year in the Madison metro, with the middle half between $108,890 and $171,070.[1]
25th percentile
$108,890
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$131,640
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$171,070
Upper end of the middle half
Madison runs about 3% higher than the Wisconsin median and ranks 3rd of 15 Wisconsin metros. It is about 6% higher than the national median.
Madison pay range vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Wisconsin annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $96,110 | $90,440 | $73,390 |
| 25th percentile | $108,890 | $104,940 | $94,700 |
| Median | $131,640 | $128,320 | $123,860 |
| 75th percentile | $171,070 | $166,430 | $166,100 |
| 90th percentile | $224,390 | $274,310 | $224,340 |
| Mean (average) | $151,480 | $152,150 | $140,970 |
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Dental Practice Administrator salary in Madison: FAQ
How much do dental practice administrators make in Madison?
The median dental practice administrator salary in the Madison metro area is $131,640, with the middle half earning between $108,890 and $171,070 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $96,110 at the 10th percentile to $224,390 at the 90th.
Is Madison higher or lower than the rest of Wisconsin?
Madison runs about 3% higher than the Wisconsin state median for dental practice administrators. It ranks 3rd of 15 Wisconsin metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Madison compare nationally?
Dental Practice Administrator pay in Madison is about 6% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental practice administrators work in the Madison area?
BLS estimates 1,220 dental practice administrators were employed in the Madison metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.78, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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