Dental Hygienists salary
in South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $83,200–$97,870
- vs U.S. median
- -1%
- Metro rank
- #89 of 212
Dental Hygienists in the South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $96,660 a year, based on BLS estimates for 310 jobs (May 2025). That is 1% below the U.S. median of $98,100 and in line with the WI statewide median of $96,540. It ranks #89 of 212 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE310 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Dental Hygienists pay in other WI metros
6 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Madison, WI | $100,340 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $98,780 |
| Appleton, WI | $96,350 |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $95,040 |
| Green Bay, WI | $91,920 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $84,690 |
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What is the average Dental Hygienists salary in South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $96,660 a year (May 2025). Half of the 310 jobs pay between $83,200 and $97,870. The 10th percentile is $81,930 and the 90th is $100,610.
Is South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Dental Hygienists?
That is 1% below the U.S. median of $98,100 and in line with the WI statewide median of $96,540. It ranks #89 of 212 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Dental Hygienists make an hour in South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area?
About $46.47 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $96,660 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $40.00–$47.05 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.