Dental Assistant salary in Michigan
Dental Assistants in Michigan earn a median of $22.61 per hour, about $47,030 a year, 1% below the U.S. median of $22.74. The middle half earn between $18.54 and $23.50 per hour. The highest median among Michigan metro areas is in Battle Creek, MI, at $24.28 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $22.61median pay per hour
- $47,030median pay per year
- 11,830dental assistants employed in Michigan
- #26of 50 states by median pay
Dental Assistant pay in Michigan: percentiles
| Level | Michigan per hour | Michigan per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.45 | $36,300 | $17.40 |
| Lower quartile | $18.54 | $38,560 | $19.00 |
| Median | $22.61 | $47,030 | $22.74 |
| Upper quartile | $23.50 | $48,880 | $27.36 |
| Top 10% | $27.28 | $56,740 | $29.70 |
Dental Assistant pay by metro area in Michigan
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Michigan median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek, MI | $24.28 | $50,500 | 90 | 7% above | $26.82 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $24.20 | $50,340 | 440 | 7% above | $23.99 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $23.00 | $47,840 | 1,260 | 2% above | $24.07 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $22.77 | $47,370 | 490 | 1% above | $23.97 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $22.75 | $47,310 | 6,270 | 1% above | $22.68 |
| Jackson, MI | $22.41 | $46,610 | 140 | 1% below | $24.42 |
| Midland, MI | $22.40 | $46,600 | 120 | 1% below | $24.37 |
| Flint, MI | $22.15 | $46,070 | 420 | 2% below | $23.81 |
| Bay City, MI | $22.13 | $46,020 | 80 | 2% below | $24.08 |
| Monroe, MI | $21.93 | $45,610 | 80 | 3% below | $23.46 |
| Traverse City, MI | $21.93 | $45,620 | 280 | 3% below | $23.49 |
| Niles, MI | $21.84 | $45,430 | 110 | 3% below | — |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $21.69 | $45,120 | 140 | 4% below | $23.44 |
| Saginaw, MI | $21.46 | $44,630 | 170 | 5% below | $23.61 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $21.31 | $44,320 | 260 | 6% below | $22.47 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
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What employers are posting in Michigan
- 19roles with published pay
- $21median pay per hour
- $18–$24typical published range
- 2employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Dental | 18 | $21 |
| Dental Care Alliance | 1 | $22 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 19 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
Dental Assistant jobs in Michigan · Dental Assistant salary nationwide · Michigan state guide
Common questions
How much does a dental assistant make in Michigan?
The median is $22.61 per hour, about $47,030 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $17.45 and the top 10% earn over $27.28 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Michigan city pays dental assistants the most?
Among Michigan metro areas, Battle Creek, MI has the highest median at $24.28 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Michigan rank for dental assistant pay?
Michigan ranks 26th of 50 states by median dental assistant pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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- Aspen DentalSt. Louis Park, MN · 5 postings$37.50/ hr$22–$42
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