verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Dental Hygienist Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$83,790/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$40.28/hr
▼ 15% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
8,640
public U.S. Median
$98,100
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$87,084 #45 of 50

Dental Hygienist pay in Michigan, explained

Dental hygienists in Michigan earn a median of $83,790 per year ($40.28 per hour), which is 15% below the national median of $98,100. Entry-level workers earn around $77,230, while the most experienced dental hygienists reach about $96,970. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $83,790 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $83,790 is worth about $87,084 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #45 for real pay (vs #45 on the sticker number).

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Dental Hygienist pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$77,230
$37.13/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$83,790
$40.28/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$96,970
$46.62/hr

Dental Hygienist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $83,790 $87,084
Wisconsin $96,540 $102,598 −$12,750
Indiana $92,330 $98,930 −$8,540
Ohio $88,990 $95,921 −$5,200

Dental Hygienist in Michigan: FAQ

How much do dental hygienists make in Michigan?

Dental hygienists in Michigan earn a median of $83,790 per year ($40.28 per hour), compared with $98,100 nationally.

Does Michigan pay dental hygienists well?

At $83,790, Michigan pays 15% below the national median for dental hygienists. An estimated 8,640 work in the state.

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