Dental Assistants pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for dental assistants is $23.47 an hour ($48,820 a year). About 11,990 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($48,070). Michigan ranks 17th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dental assistants in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.84 | $37,110 |
| 25% of workers | $21.82 | $45,390 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.47 | $48,820 |
| 75% of workers | $27.37 | $56,940 |
| 90% of workers | $28.32 | $58,900 |
Dental Assistants pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lansing-East Lansing | $56,150 | 550 |
| Ann Arbor | $53,370 | 490 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $50,490 | 1,470 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $50,110 | 6,030 |
| Flint | $48,360 | 430 |
| Midland | $48,360 | 130 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $46,920 | 280 |
| Traverse City | $46,910 | 290 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores | $46,570 | 170 |
| Monroe | $46,320 | 70 |
| Niles | $46,170 | 130 |
| Saginaw | $46,050 | 170 |
| Jackson | $45,540 | 150 |
| Bay City | $45,070 | 90 |
| Battle Creek | $44,860 | 100 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for dental assistants
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +7.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 53,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Michigan
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $39,870 |
| Dental Hygienists | $83,790 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $48,520 |
| Surgical Technologists | $63,320 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $49,710 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $40,280 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $29,350 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $46,750 |
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