Dental Assistants Salary in Michigan
Ranked #26 of 50 · MI
1.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $49,650 ≈ $24/hr
Median annual salary $48,820
Employment 11,990
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,110P25 $45,390 Median $48,820P75 $56,940P90 $58,900
About 80% of dental assistantss in Michigan earn between $37,110 and $58,900. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean dental assistants salary in Michigan is $49,650, about 1.1% below the U.S. average ($50,200). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Michigan
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $56,150 | $50,480 | 550 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $53,370 | $51,410 | 490 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $50,490 | $55,120 | 1,470 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $50,110 | $49,390 | 6,030 |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $48,680 | $46,910 | 260 |
| Flint, MI | $48,360 | $48,420 | 430 |
| Midland, MI | $48,360 | $48,950 | 130 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $46,920 | $47,740 | 280 |