PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Associate Dentist
Aspen Dental · Portage, MI
$180k–$215k/ year
Dentist jobs in Kalamazoo, MI
Pay for dentists in the Kalamazoo area centers on $98.22 per hour, or about $204,300 a year. The lower quarter earns under $65.72 and the upper quarter over $115+. That ranks 33rd of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 42nd of 279 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Kalamazoo and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Kalamazoo and what they pay.
- $98.22median pay per hour, Kalamazoo
- $66–$115+typical range per hour
- 90dentists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 15% above the Michigan statewide median of $85.13 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 90 dentists, general employed in the Kalamazoo-Portage metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.03).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.14 | $62,690 | 64% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $65.72 | $136,700 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Median | $98.22 | $204,300 | 18% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
How Kalamazoo ranks
- 33rd of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 42nd of 279 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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 Kalamazoo
- Overall prices in Kalamazoo-Portage run 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 18% below the U.S. average (index 81.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $98.22 median hour buys what $103.56 buys at the national price level, 25% 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.
Estimate your Kalamazoo paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$3,536
- Per year: $176,796
- Per month: $14,733
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Kalamazoo-Portage metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Kalamazoo County
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Kalamazoo 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.
Dentist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek, MI | 18 mi | $58.46/hr | 52,205 |
| Kentwood, MI | 42 mi | $82.69/hr | 54,768 |
| Wyoming, MI | 43 mi | $82.69/hr | 78,559 |
| Elkhart, IN | 45 mi | $89.75/hr | 53,690 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 48 mi | $82.69/hr | 200,117 |
| Mishawaka, IN | 51 mi | $96.45/hr | 51,020 |
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 Kalamazoo, MI?
Dentists in the Kalamazoo-Portage metro area have a median pay of $98.22 per hour, about $204,300 a year. The middle half earn between $65.72 and $115+ per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Kalamazoo a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Kalamazoo-Portage ranks 42nd of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 33rd of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dentists in Kalamazoo?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Kalamazoo-Portage area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Kalamazoo.
Do I need a Michigan license to work in Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo?
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Your Dentist pay reportKalamazoo, 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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