Dental Assistant salary in Michigan
What dental assistants earn in Michigan and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$48,820$23.47 per hour
vs U.S.+2%U.S. median $48,070
Middle half earn$45,390 – $56,940Top 10%: $58,900+
Jobs11,9901.09× the U.S. concentration
Dental Assistant pay in Michigan cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $50,110 | $24.09 | 6,030 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $50,490 | $24.27 | 1,470 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $56,150 | $26.99 | 550 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $53,370 | $25.66 | 490 |
| Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $45,130 | $21.70 | 470 |
| Flint, MI | $48,360 | $23.25 | 430 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $47,770 | $22.96 | 360 |
| Traverse City, MI | $46,910 | $22.55 | 290 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $46,920 | $22.56 | 280 |
| Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $45,520 | $21.88 | 270 |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $48,680 | $23.40 | 260 |
| Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $46,520 | $22.37 | 220 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $46,570 | $22.39 | 170 |
| Saginaw, MI | $46,050 | $22.14 | 170 |
| Jackson, MI | $45,540 | $21.90 | 150 |
| Midland, MI | $48,360 | $23.25 | 130 |
| Niles, MI | $46,170 | $22.20 | 130 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $44,860 | $21.57 | 100 |
| Bay City, MI | $45,070 | $21.67 | 90 |
| Monroe, MI | $46,320 | $22.27 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in Michigan
Dental Assistant pay in similar states
Arizona · $49,000 Indiana · $48,670 Maryland · $48,620 Illinois · $48,610 Iowa · $48,430 Colorado · $48,340
Other healthcare salaries in Michigan
Registered Nurses · $94,300 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $35,000 Nursing Assistants · $39,570 Medical Assistants · $39,870 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,340 Physicians, All Other · $155,480 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $65,460 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,260 Pharmacists · $137,860 Dental Hygienists · $83,790 Physical Therapists · $100,900 Nurse Practitioners · $131,450
Questions
How much does a dental assistant make in Michigan?
Dental Assistants in Michigan earned a median of $48,820 a year ($23.47 an hour) in May 2025, 2% more than the national median of $48,070. The middle half earned $45,390 to $56,940.
Where in Michigan do dental assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Michigan, pay was highest in Lansing-East Lansing, MI at $56,150.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.