Dental Hygienist Pay in Wisconsin – WI

By allied health world contributing writer
Published: January, 11 2010

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Dental workers in Wisconsin receive compensation comparable to other dental workers in the United States. While not the highest paying state for dental hygienists and dental assistants, they are far from the lowest. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in 2008 that the average dental hygienist salary in Wisconsin was around $60,000. Hourly pay for dental hygienists ranged from $24.40 to $35.39.

Below are the average dental hygienist salaries in Wisconsin by cities.

National – $69,000
Wisconsin – $54,000
Milwaukee – $47,000
Madison – $52,000
Green Bay – $56,000
Kenosha – $58,000
Racine – $49,000
Appleton – $55,000
Waukesha – $47,000
Oshkosh – $42,000
Eau Claire – $53,000
Janesville – $54,000

Wisconsin Dental Hygienist Associations

If you are considering a career in the dental field or are already working in the dental field, the following organizations and associations can provide valuable information regarding training, requirements, licensure and continuing education.

Wisconsin Dental Association
6737 W. Washington St. Suite 2360
West Allis, WI 53214
(414)276-4520 – Phone
(414)276-8431 – Fax
www.wda.org - Website

Wisconsin Dental Hygienists’ Association
PO Box 1082
Waukesha, WI 53187-1082
www.rdhwdha.com – Website

Wisconsin Dentistry Examining Board
http://drl.wi.gov/boards/den/index.htm - Website