salary$98,780 a year$47 an hour · median pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$52,500per year
Top pay (top 10%)$114,190per year
Jobs in the area1,360people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Milwaukee?
Cheap. Rent of $1,284 a month takes 15.6% of the median dental hygienist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in Milwaukee, WI?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area is $98,780 a year ($47 an hour). Most earn between $52,500 and $114,190.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Milwaukee?
Typical rent of $1,284 a month takes 15.6% of the median dental hygienist salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area.