Pay
The median is the middle of dentists already employed, not a starting wage. The 25th is the lower quarter of that group. The 75th is what the upper quarter already earns.
| Percentile | Metro | WI | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $164,580 | $155,940 | $125,710 |
| Median | $176,460 | $193,690 | $170,950 |
| 75th | $242,590 | $265,220 | $224,040 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Hiring difficulty and demand
This is the same score as the free check.
Who's hiring
- Access Community Health Centers, 4 campuses
- Advanced Dental Specialists, 2 campuses
- Excellence In Dentistry, 2 campuses
- Great Day Dental, 2 campuses
- Nelson Dental, 2 campuses
- 608 Dental Associates, 1 campuses
Campuses on file in the provider extract, not live job ads.
License and training
Every state licenses dentists through its dental board. The usual path is a DDS or DMD from an accredited school, the national board exam, and a clinical exam the state accepts. Confirm your state board's rules before you hire or start.
Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, dentists
The work
The schedule is the day. You move between exams, restorations, and the patient in pain who needs a slot that morning.
Between patients you read images, review treatment plans, and sign off on hygiene exams. Owners also carry payroll, equipment, and insurance contracts.
Nearby metros
- Janesville, WI · 35 miles
- Rockford, IL · 60 miles
- Milwaukee, WI · 74 miles
- Dubuque, IA · 76 miles
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Questions
Who hires dentists in Madison?
Dental practices, group practices, and community health centers hire dentists in Madison. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Access Community Health Centers, Advanced Dental Specialists, Excellence In Dentistry.
How do I get licensed as a dentist in Wisconsin?
Start with the Wisconsin dental board. It sets the exams it accepts and the steps for a dentist moving from another state to Madison.
What should a practice in Madison weigh when hiring a dentist?
Ask which procedures the dentist does alone and how fast they build a schedule. Madison has roughly a fifth fewer of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 9% under the Wisconsin median.