SOC 29-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dentists, General — Northeastern Wisconsin
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Dentists, General in Northeastern Wisconsin, WI is $230,720 per year, well above the national median of $170,950.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Dentists, General in Northeastern Wisconsin, WI is $230,720 per year, well above the national median of $170,950. The gap of 35.0% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $170,260 at the tenth percentile to more than $319,930 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $206,760 to $302,010.
The area has 240 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.2 of every thousand jobs. Eau Claire leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $209,750. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 3rd of 429 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $170,260 | −0.4% |
| 25th | $206,760 | +20.9% |
| Median (50th) | $230,720 | +35.0% |
| 75th | $302,010 | +76.7% |
| 90th | $319,930 | +87.1% |
| Mean | $247,130 | +44.6% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eau Claire | $209,750 | 80 | |
| 2 | Racine | $209,550 | 60 | |
| 3 | Janesville | $208,000 | 50 | |
| 4 | Kenosha | $207,140 | 60 | |
| 5 | Appleton | $206,650 | 130 | |
| 6 | Oshkosh | $205,000 | 70 | |
| 7 | Wausau | $202,250 | 70 | |
| 8 | La Crosse | $201,810 | 80 | |
| 9 | Green Bay | $199,520 | 130 | |
| 10 | Sheboygan | $186,300 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northeastern Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $230,720 goes as far as $245,186 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 43.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$230,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$245,186US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $230,720 a year, 35.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $170,260 to $319,930 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 240 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Eau Claire, at $209,750.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dentists, General in Northeastern Wisconsin, WI?
The median annual wage is $230,720, or $110.92 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $170,950, so pay in Northeastern Wisconsin, WI is 35.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Northeastern Wisconsin, WI earns more than $319,930 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $170,260 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Eau Claire, at $209,750 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 240 jobs in this occupation in Northeastern Wisconsin, WI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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