MI · Flint · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Hygienist jobs in Flint, MI

Pay for dental hygienists in the Flint area centers on $37.37 per hour, or about $77,720 a year. The lower quarter earns under $36.98 and the upper quarter over $38.51. That ranks 310th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 274th of 332 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Flint.

Dental Hygienist pay in Flint, MI

The metro median is 4% below the Michigan statewide median of $38.94 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 400 dental hygienists employed in the Flint metro area, 3.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.10).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$35.87$74,61021% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$36.98$76,92018% below U.S. median
Median$37.37$77,72018% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$38.51$80,10015% below U.S. median
Top 10%$43.02$89,4805% below U.S. median

How Flint ranks

  • 310th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 274th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
  • 13th of 14 Michigan metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dental Hygienists (SOC 29-1292), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Flint

  • Overall prices in Flint run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 26% below the U.S. average (index 74.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $37.37 median hour buys what $40.17 buys at the national price level, 11% below 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$1,345
  • Per year: $67,266
  • Per month: $5,606

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Flint metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Open Dental Hygienist roles in Michigan

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PermanentPosted 18 days ago

Dental Hygienist

Aspen Dental · Royal Oak, MI

$45.00–$50.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-011862
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Dental health shortage areas in Genesee County

HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Genesee County (1 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 24 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 Hygienist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Pontiac, MI33 mi$39.20/hr62,528
Rochester Hills, MI37 mi$39.20/hr78,330
Novi, MI39 mi$39.20/hr67,675
Farmington Hills, MI41 mi$39.20/hr84,173
Troy, MI41 mi$39.20/hr89,209
Southfield, MI44 mi$39.20/hr76,874

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License and tax basics in Michigan

Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. 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.

Michigan taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do dental hygienists make in Flint, MI?

Dental Hygienists in the Flint metro area have a median pay of $37.37 per hour, about $77,720 a year. The middle half earn between $36.98 and $38.51 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Flint a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?

Flint ranks 274th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 310th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Do I need a Michigan license to work in Flint as a dental hygienist?

Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. 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 Flint in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Genesee County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

Does Valorem Health place dental hygienists in Flint?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Aspen DentalMuskegon, MI · 7 postings$51.50/ hr$45–$58
  • Baig Dental Group, PCLansing, MI · 1 wage offer$37.26/ hr$37–$37
  • PDS HealthEverett, WA · 3 postings$77.50/ hr$70–$85
  • PDS HealthPortland, OR · 3 postings$69.00/ hr$58–$80

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2What they are offering now

Low$48Median$51.50High$56

7 Hygienist postings with published pay in Michigan, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 7 Hygienist roles

  1. Dental Hygienist - $6,000 sign-onPermanent
    $52.00–$56.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Muskegon, MI · posted 7 days ago
  2. Dental Hygienist (RDH)Permanent
    $55.00–$58.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Marquette, MI · posted 14 days ago

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