Dental Hygienist Salary in Milwaukee, WI
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The median dental hygienist in the Milwaukee area earns $98,780 a year ($47.49 an hour), 1% above the U.S. median ($98,100) and 2% above the Wisconsin median ($96,540). Half of the 1,360 dental hygienists there earn between $83,570 and $106,040.
| Annual pay | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $52,500 | $80,370 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $83,570 | $83,880 | $83,570 |
| Median | $98,780 | $96,540 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $106,040 | $100,750 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $114,190 | $110,240 | $126,050 |
| Average | $93,790 | $94,180 | $98,990 |
| Jobs | 1,360 | 5,080 | 222,740 |
Milwaukee, WI ranks 28th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($146,760).
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- San Francisco, CA: $146,760
- San Jose, CA: $139,990
- Seattle, WA: $133,740
- San Diego, CA: $123,790
- Portland, OR: $123,100
- Los Angeles, CA: $122,980
- Sacramento, CA: $122,540
- Washington, DC: $119,170
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.