Dental assistant schools in Wisconsin
Looking for dental assistant schools in Wisconsin? There are 14, including 13 public colleges and 1 private career school. Dental assistants in Wisconsin earn a median $47,520 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 14
- Public colleges
- 13
- Median pay in WI
- $47,520
- Cities with schools
- 4
14 dental assistant schools
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI · Public
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +29
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Milwaukee Career College
Milwaukee, WI · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Surgical technologist
- +1
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Green Bay, WI · Public
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
Western Technical College - Wisconsin
La Crosse, WI · Public
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +23
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What dental assistants earn in Wisconsin
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Dental assistant salary in WisconsinHow to become a dental assistant
- Median pay
- $47,520
- $22.85 an hour
- Typical range
- $39,500–$58,840
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in WI
- 7,760
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +7.4%
- 53,000 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many dental assistant schools are in Wisconsin?
We list 14 schools in Wisconsin with dental assistant programs: 13 public colleges and 1 private career school. Campuses are in Milwaukee, Janesville, Eau Claire, Shell Lake, and Fennimore.
Are there community college dental assistant programs in Wisconsin?
Yes. 13 public colleges in Wisconsin offer dental assistant. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does dental assistant school cost in Wisconsin?
Among the 14 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $8,989 to $27,038. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do dental assistants make in Wisconsin?
The median pay for dental assistants in Wisconsin is $47,520 a year, and most earn between $39,500 and $58,840, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a dental assistant school in Wisconsin?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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Dental assistant schools in other states
- California (83)
- Florida (38)
- Ohio (35)
- Texas (33)
- Michigan (22)
- North Carolina (20)
- Georgia (18)
- Tennessee (18)
- Arizona (17)
- Pennsylvania (16)
- Washington (15)
- Illinois (14)
- Minnesota (13)
- Colorado (12)
- Indiana (11)
- Louisiana (11)