PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Dental Assistant - Entry level
Aspen Dental · Grandville, MI
$20.00–$22.00/ hour
New this week
Dental Assistant jobs in Lansing, MI
Dental Assistants in the Lansing area earn a median of $22.77 per hour, about $47,370 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $18.27 and $23.12. That ranks 125th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 119th of 339 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Lansing and what they pay.
- $22.77median pay per hour, Lansing
- $18–$23typical range per hour
- 490dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 95cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Assistant pay in Lansing, MI
The metro median is 1% above the Michigan statewide median of $22.61 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 490 dental assistants employed in the Lansing-East Lansing metro area, 2.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.95).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.44 | $36,280 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.27 | $38,000 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Median | $22.77 | $47,370 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $23.12 | $48,090 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $27.91 | $58,050 | 23% above U.S. median |
How Lansing ranks
- 125th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 119th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 14 Michigan metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dental Assistants (SOC 31-9091), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Lansing
- Overall prices in Lansing-East Lansing run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 17% below the U.S. average (index 83.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $22.77 median hour buys what $23.97 buys at the national price level, 5% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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Estimated weekly gross$820
- Per year: $40,986
- Per month: $3,416
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Lansing-East Lansing metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental · Marquette, MI
$21.00–$25.00/ hour
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Dental Assistant - Entry Level
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$20.00–$24.00/ hour
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$20.00–$24.00/ hour
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Aspen Dental · Midland, MI
$18.00–$21.00/ hour
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Dental health shortage areas in Ingham County
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Ingham County (2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 23 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Dental Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek, MI | 45 mi | $24.28/hr | 52,205 |
| Flint, MI | 49 mi | $22.15/hr | 79,735 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 52 mi | $24.20/hr | 122,925 |
| Kentwood, MI | 54 mi | $23.00/hr | 54,768 |
| Novi, MI | 57 mi | $22.75/hr | 67,675 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 58 mi | $23.00/hr | 200,117 |
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Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in Lansing, MI?
Dental Assistants in the Lansing-East Lansing metro area have a median pay of $22.77 per hour, about $47,370 a year. The middle half earn between $18.27 and $23.12 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Lansing a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Lansing-East Lansing ranks 119th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 125th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Michigan license to work in Lansing as a dental assistant?
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Michigan requires for your role with the Michigan licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Lansing in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Ingham County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
Does Valorem Health place dental assistants in Lansing?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Aspen DentalMarquette, MI · 18 postings$21.00/ hr$17–$28
- Aspen DentalSt. Louis Park, MN · 5 postings$37.50/ hr$22–$42
- Smile BrandsFaribault, MN · 3 postings$28.50/ hr$25–$35
- Denver HealthDenver, CO · 8 postings$27.51/ hr$22–$32
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Low$18Median$21.00High$24
19 Dental Assistant postings with published pay in Michigan, 9 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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