Dentist (Regular Ft)
Veterans Health Administration · Saginaw, MI
Pay for dentists in Michigan centers on $85.13 per hour, or about $177,080 a year. The lower quarter earns under $62.25 and the upper quarter over $115+. That is 2% above the U.S. median of $83.07 per hour. The free report below lists employers near Ann Arbor and what they pay.
Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 3,920 dentists, general employed in Michigan.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $46.73 | $97,200 | 44% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $62.25 | $129,480 | 25% below U.S. median |
| Median | $85.13 | $177,080 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dentists, General (SOC 29-1021), all industries. Figures marked $115+ are the BLS top-coded maximum. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
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.
Named employers near Ann Arbor, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
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Veterans Health Administration · Saginaw, MI
Aspen Dental · Fort Gratoit, MI
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HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Washtenaw County (3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 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.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westland, MI | 18 mi | $86.12/hr | 82,745 |
| Novi, MI | 19 mi | $86.12/hr | 67,675 |
| Livonia, MI | 20 mi | $86.12/hr | 93,113 |
| Dearborn Heights, MI | 23 mi | $86.12/hr | 61,040 |
| Farmington Hills, MI | 23 mi | $86.12/hr | 84,173 |
| Taylor, MI | 24 mi | $86.12/hr | 61,544 |
Active dental 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.
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Ann Arbor city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Dentists in Michigan have a median pay of $85.13 per hour, about $177,080 a year. The middle half earn between $62.25 and $115+ per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Active dental 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.
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Washtenaw County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
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