PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Dental Hygienist - $6,000 sign-on
Aspen Dental · Muskegon, MI
$52.00–$56.00/ hour
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Dental Hygienist jobs in Grand Rapids, MI
The median dental hygienist pay in the Grand Rapids area is $39.35 per hour ($81,840 a year), with the typical range running from $38.94 to $39.84. That ranks 221st of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 250th of 332 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Grand Rapids and what they pay.
- $39.35median pay per hour, Grand Rapids
- $39–$40typical range per hour
- 1,220dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 96cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Hygienist pay in Grand Rapids, MI
The metro median is 1% above the Michigan statewide median of $38.94 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 1,220 dental hygienists employed in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood metro area, 2.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.53).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $38.43 | $79,930 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.94 | $81,000 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Median | $39.35 | $81,840 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $39.84 | $82,870 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $43.80 | $91,100 | 3% below U.S. median |
How Grand Rapids ranks
- 221st of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 250th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 Grand Rapids
- Overall prices in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood run 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 13% below the U.S. average (index 86.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $39.35 median hour buys what $41.18 buys at the national price level, 9% 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$1,417
- Per year: $70,830
- Per month: $5,902
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Aspen Dental · Marquette, MI
$55.00–$58.00/ hour
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Dental health shortage areas in Kent County
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Kent County (3 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 Hygienist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming, MI | 6 mi | $39.35/hr | 78,559 |
| Kentwood, MI | 6 mi | $39.35/hr | 54,768 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 48 mi | $36.82/hr | 73,290 |
| Battle Creek, MI | 51 mi | $38.01/hr | 52,205 |
| Lansing, MI | 58 mi | $39.56/hr | 114,336 |
| Elkhart, IN | 89 mi | $45.33/hr | 53,690 |
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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 Grand Rapids, MI?
Dental Hygienists in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood metro area have a median pay of $39.35 per hour, about $81,840 a year. The middle half earn between $38.94 and $39.84 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Grand Rapids a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood ranks 250th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 221st of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Michigan license to work in Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Kent 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 Grand Rapids?
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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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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.
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- Dental Hygienist - $6,000 sign-onPermanent$52.00–$56.00/ hour
- Dental Hygienist (RDH)Permanent$55.00–$58.00/ hour
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