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Dental Assistant Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$22.85 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,022/year ($3,252/month) for a single filer
Dental Assistant pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,500 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,560 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,520 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $55,630 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,840 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,760 Dental Assistant jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 31-9091, “Dental Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Dental Assistant salary of $47,520 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,022 — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
| Gross (median) | $47,520 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,522 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,635 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$1,341 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,022 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,252 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dental Assistant make in Wisconsin?
- The median Dental Assistant salary in Wisconsin is $47,520 per year ($22.85 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,560 and $55,630.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dental Assistant in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $47,520, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $39,022 per year ($3,252 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
- How many Dental Assistant jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 7,760 Dental Assistant jobs in Wisconsin in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Wisconsin state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Wisconsin.