PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Dentist (Regular Ft)
Veterans Health Administration · Saginaw, MI
$124k–$315k/ year
Dentist jobs in Grand Rapids, MI
Dentists in the Grand Rapids area earn a median of $82.69 per hour, about $172,000 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $60.98 and $115+. That ranks 152nd of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 151st of 279 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Grand Rapids.
- $82.69median pay per hour, Grand Rapids
- $61–$115+typical range per hour
- 430dentists employed in the metro area
- 96cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dentist pay in Grand Rapids, MI
The metro median is 3% below the Michigan statewide median of $85.13 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 430 dentists, general employed in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.05).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $45.65 | $94,950 | 45% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $60.98 | $126,840 | 27% below U.S. median |
| Median | $82.69 | $172,000 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
How Grand Rapids ranks
- 152nd of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 151st of 279 after adjusting for local prices
- 6th of 11 Michigan metro areas
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.
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 $82.69 median hour buys what $86.54 buys at the national price level, 4% 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$2,977
- Per year: $148,842
- Per month: $12,404
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.
Open Dentist roles in Michigan
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Grand Rapids as they open.
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Associate Dentist
Aspen Dental · Fort Gratoit, MI
$180k–$215k/ year
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$300k–$450k/ year
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$220k–$230k/ year
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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.
Dentist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming, MI | 6 mi | $82.69/hr | 78,559 |
| Kentwood, MI | 6 mi | $82.69/hr | 54,768 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 48 mi | $98.22/hr | 73,290 |
| Battle Creek, MI | 51 mi | $58.46/hr | 52,205 |
| Lansing, MI | 58 mi | $99.65/hr | 114,336 |
| Elkhart, IN | 89 mi | $89.75/hr | 53,690 |
License and tax basics in Michigan
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.
Michigan taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do dentists make in Grand Rapids, MI?
Dentists in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood metro area have a median pay of $82.69 per hour, about $172,000 a year. The middle half earn between $60.98 and $115+ per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Grand Rapids a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood ranks 151st of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 152nd of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Michigan license to work in Grand Rapids as a dentist?
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.
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 dentists in Grand Rapids?
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Your Dentist pay reportGrand Rapids, MI · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Dental Dreams PLLCFlint, MI · 2 wage offers$122.00/ hr$96–$144
- Pro Dental MI 1 PCDearborn, MI · 3 wage offers$100.86/ hr$82–$121
- Detroit Dental Care P.C.Detroit, MI · 2 wage offers$95.00/ hr$90–$100
- Aspen DentalFort Gratoit, MI · 7 postings$94.95/ hr$87–$216
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$87Median$94.95High$141
8 Dentist postings with published pay in Michigan, 2 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 8 Dentist roles
- Dentist (Regular Ft)Permanent$124k–$315k/ year
- Associate DentistPermanent$180k–$215k/ year
+ 6 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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