How much does a dental assistant make in Michigan?
$48,820a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in Michigan. That is $23.47 an hour or $4,068 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.47
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 11,990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,110Median: $48,820Highest 10%: $58,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,110 | $17.84 | |
| 25th | $45,390 | $21.82 | |
| Median | $48,820 | $23.47 | |
| 75th | $56,940 | $27.38 | |
| 90th | $58,900 | $28.32 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lansing, MI | $56,150 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $53,370 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $50,490 |
| Detroit, MI | $50,110 |
| Flint, MI | $48,360 |
| Midland, MI | $48,360 |
| South Bend, IN | $47,770 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $46,920 |
| Traverse City, MI | $46,910 |
| Muskegon, MI | $46,570 |
| Monroe, MI | $46,320 |
| Niles, MI | $46,170 |
| Saginaw, MI | $46,050 |
| Jackson, MI | $45,540 |
| Bay City, MI | $45,070 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $44,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental assistants.
| 14. California | $50,110 |
| 15. New Jersey | $49,390 |
| 16. Arizona | $49,000 |
| 17. Michigan | $48,820 |
| 18. Indiana | $48,670 |
| 19. Maryland | $48,620 |
| 20. Illinois | $48,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $23.47 ($48,820 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Michigan than the national average?
Yes: $48,820 against $48,070 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Michigan rank for dental assistant pay?
Michigan ranks 17 of 50 states.
Which city in Michigan pays dental assistants the most?
Lansing-East Lansing, MI, with a median of $56,150 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.