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Dentist Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$93.12 per hour · take-home ≈ $135,301/year ($11,275/month) for a single filer
Wisconsin ranks 13th of 49 states for Dentist pay, with a median about 10% above the national average. Of the 2,560 Dentist jobs BLS counts in Wisconsin, the typical worker earns $193,690 a year — though pay ranges from $121,780 for newcomers to $306,370 at the top.
Dentist pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $121,780 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $155,940 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $193,690 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $265,220 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $306,370 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,560 Dentist jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 29-1021, “Dentists, General”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Dentist salary of $193,690 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 $135,301 — an effective tax rate of 30.1%.
| Gross (median) | $193,690 |
| Federal income tax | −$35,220 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$14,248 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$8,922 |
| Take-home (annual) | $135,301 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $11,275 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Wisconsin paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dentist make in Wisconsin?
- The median Dentist salary in Wisconsin is $193,690 per year ($93.12 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $155,940 and $265,220.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dentist in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $193,690, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $135,301 per year ($11,275 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 30.1%.
- How many Dentist jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 2,560 Dentist 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.