How much does a dental hygienist make in Michigan?
$83,790a year
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists in Michigan. That is $40.28 an hour or $6,983 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.28
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 8,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,230Median: $83,790Highest 10%: $96,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,230 | $37.13 | |
| 25th | $79,670 | $38.30 | |
| Median | $83,790 | $40.28 | |
| 75th | $93,310 | $44.86 | |
| 90th | $96,970 | $46.62 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ann Arbor, MI | $91,900 |
| Lansing, MI | $90,710 |
| Detroit, MI | $84,480 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $84,290 |
| South Bend, IN | $82,650 |
| Midland, MI | $82,160 |
| Traverse City, MI | $81,570 |
| Flint, MI | $81,500 |
| Niles, MI | $80,020 |
| Bay City, MI | $79,920 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $79,700 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $79,670 |
| Muskegon, MI | $79,660 |
| Saginaw, MI | $79,400 |
| Jackson, MI | $78,990 |
| Monroe, MI | $78,660 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental hygienists.
| 42. Tennessee | $84,640 |
| 43. South Carolina | $84,340 |
| 44. Iowa | $84,010 |
| 45. Michigan | $83,790 |
| 46. Pennsylvania | $80,610 |
| 47. Kentucky | $78,830 |
| 48. West Virginia | $73,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $40.28 ($83,790 a year).
Do dental hygienists make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $83,790 against $98,100 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Michigan rank for dental hygienist pay?
Michigan ranks 45 of 50 states.
Which city in Michigan pays dental hygienists the most?
Ann Arbor, MI, with a median of $91,900 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.