Scope of practice — what a dental assistant may do, and under what level of supervision — is set by state law and changes over time, so verify current rules with the board before relying on them.

Wisconsin Dentistry Examining Board · Last verified: September 2026

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Salary data

Dental Assistant Salary in Wisconsin

Statewide Wisconsin figures for dental assistants.

Wisconsin median

$47,520

BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025

Wisconsin range

$45,560–$55,630

vs. national

-1%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Wisconsin

25 employers have 83 open dental assistant roles in Wisconsin, led by Heartland Dental with 30 openings.

Heartland Dental30 open Smile Brands23 open Orthodontic Experts7 open Elite Dental Partners2 open Appleton Dental Center1 open Bay Dental Associates1 open Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers1 open Cherry Tree Dental1 open

About This Role

A dental assistant supports the dentist chairside with room prep, instruments, imaging, and patient care.

Dental practices across Wisconsin hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many dental assistant jobs are open in Wisconsin right now?

As of November 2026, DentistryHires is showing 83 live dental assistant openings in Wisconsin. They come from 25 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in Wisconsin?

The Wisconsin median for dental assistants is $47,520 a year, -1% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in Wisconsin?

The Wisconsin Dentistry Examining Board sets the licensing rules for dental assistants in Wisconsin. The summary on this page was last verified in September 2026. See the Wisconsin requirements page for the current rules.

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Wisconsin?

The Wisconsin listings currently come from 25 employers, including Heartland Dental (30), Smile Brands (23), and Orthodontic Experts (7). 22 other employers have openings too.

05Which Wisconsin cities have the most dental assistants openings?

Across the Wisconsin listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Madison (7), Green Bay (6), Milwaukee (6), Franklin (4), and Appleton (3).

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