How much does a dentist make in Michigan?
$169,900a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in Michigan. That is $81.70 an hour or $14,160 a month.
- Hourly
- $81.70
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 3,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $110,000Median: $169,900Highest 10%: $304,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $110,000 | $52.87 | |
| 25th | $132,600 | $63.74 | |
| Median | $169,900 | $81.70 | |
| 75th | $212,600 | $102.23 | |
| 90th | $304,000 | $146.14 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kalamazoo, MI | $187,800 |
| Jackson, MI | $181,800 |
| Flint, MI | $177,700 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $174,900 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $173,200 |
| South Bend, IN | $173,100 |
| Traverse City, MI | $171,700 |
| Detroit, MI | $167,900 |
| Midland, MI | $167,800 |
| Niles, MI | $166,000 |
| Saginaw, MI | $165,400 |
| Lansing, MI | $164,600 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $148,500 |
| Muskegon, MI | $123,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dentists.
| 21. New Jersey | $171,300 |
| 22. Louisiana | $170,800 |
| 23. West Virginia | $170,400 |
| 24. Michigan | $169,900 |
| 25. Washington | $169,700 |
| 26. Maryland | $168,500 |
| 27. Hawaii | $167,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $81.70 ($169,900 a year).
Do dentists make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $169,900 against $171,000 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Michigan rank for dentist pay?
Michigan ranks 24 of 47 states.
Which city in Michigan pays dentists the most?
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI, with a median of $187,800 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.