PermanentPosted 18 days ago
Dental Hygienist
Aspen Dental · Royal Oak, MI
$45.00–$50.00/ hour
Dental Hygienist jobs in Pontiac, MI
Pay for dental hygienists in the Pontiac area centers on $39.20 per hour, or about $81,540 a year. The lower quarter earns under $37.03 and the upper quarter over $39.91. That ranks 228th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 301st of 332 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Pontiac and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Pontiac.
- $39.20median pay per hour, Detroit
- $37–$40typical range per hour
- 3,440dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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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 3,440 dental hygienists employed in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area, 1.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.27).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $36.54 | $76,000 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $37.03 | $77,020 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $39.20 | $81,540 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $39.91 | $83,010 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $44.65 | $92,870 | 1% below U.S. median |
How Pontiac ranks
- 228th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 301st of 332 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 Hygienists (SOC 29-1292), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Pontiac
- Overall prices in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $39.20 median hour buys what $39.08 buys at the national price level, 14% 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.
Estimate your Pontiac paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,411
- Per year: $70,560
- Per month: $5,880
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Oakland County
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Oakland County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Hills, MI | 7 mi | $39.20/hr | 78,330 |
| Troy, MI | 9 mi | $39.20/hr | 89,209 |
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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 Pontiac, MI?
Dental Hygienists in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area have a median pay of $39.20 per hour, about $81,540 a year. The middle half earn between $37.03 and $39.91 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Pontiac a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn ranks 301st of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 228th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental hygienists in Pontiac?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Pontiac.
Do I need a Michigan license to work in Pontiac 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 Pontiac in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Oakland 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 Pontiac?
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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
- Dental Hygienist - $6,000 sign-onPermanent$52.00–$56.00/ hour
- Dental Hygienist (RDH)Permanent$55.00–$58.00/ hour
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