Dentists, General pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for dentists, general is $81.70 an hour ($169,930 a year). About 3,620 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($170,950). Michigan ranks 24th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dentists, general in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $52.87 | $109,960 |
| 25% of workers | $63.73 | $132,570 |
| Half of workers (median) | $81.70 | $169,930 |
| 75% of workers | $102.23 | $212,630 |
| 90% of workers | $146.15 | $303,980 |
Dentists, General pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $187,770 | 90 |
| Jackson | $181,800 | 40 |
| Flint | $177,720 | 170 |
| Ann Arbor | $174,870 | 190 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $173,160 | 490 |
| Traverse City | $171,740 | 80 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $167,860 | 1,700 |
| Midland | $167,770 | 40 |
| Niles | $165,950 | 40 |
| Saginaw | $165,410 | 40 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $164,610 | 100 |
| Battle Creek | $148,460 | 40 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores | $123,240 | 60 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for dentists, general
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.7% over ten years, faster than average · about 4,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Michigan
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $155,480 |
| Dental Assistants | $48,820 |
| Dental Hygienists | $83,790 |
| Registered Nurses | $94,300 |
| Pharmacists | $137,860 |
| Physical Therapists | $100,900 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $131,450 |
| Physician Assistants | $131,510 |
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