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Dental Assistant Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$48,820/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$23.47/hr
▲ 2% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
11,990
public U.S. Median
$48,070
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$50,739 #21 of 50

Dental Assistant pay in Michigan, explained

Dental assistants in Michigan earn a median of $48,820 per year ($23.47 per hour), which is 2% above the national median of $48,070. Entry-level workers earn around $37,110, while the most experienced dental assistants reach about $58,900. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $48,820 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $48,820 is worth about $50,739 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #21 for real pay (vs #17 on the sticker number).

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Dental Assistant pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$37,110
$17.84/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$48,820
$23.47/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$58,900
$28.32/hr

Dental Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $48,820 $50,739 —
Indiana $48,670 $52,149 +$150
Ohio $47,970 $51,706 +$850
Wisconsin $47,520 $50,502 +$1,300

Dental Assistant in Michigan: FAQ

How much do dental assistants make in Michigan?

Dental assistants in Michigan earn a median of $48,820 per year ($23.47 per hour), compared with $48,070 nationally.

Does Michigan pay dental assistants well?

At $48,820, Michigan pays 2% above the national median for dental assistants. An estimated 11,990 work in the state.

Dental Assistant salary in other states

Minnesota · $65,270 District of Columbia · $60,580 Maine · $60,070 New Hampshire · $59,530 Oregon · $59,490 Washington · $58,090 Massachusetts · $57,980 North Dakota · $57,770 Alaska · $57,710 Connecticut · $56,850 Vermont · $52,760 North Carolina · $50,380

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