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

Dentist Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$169,930/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$81.70/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
3,620
public U.S. Median
$170,950
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$176,611 #24 of 47

Dentist pay in Michigan, explained

Dentists in Michigan earn a median of $169,930 per year ($81.70 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $170,950. Entry-level workers earn around $109,960, while the most experienced dentists reach about $303,980. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $169,930 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $169,930 is worth about $176,611 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #24 for real pay (vs #24 on the sticker number).

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Dentist pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$109,960
$52.87/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$169,930
$81.70/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$303,980
$146.14/hr

Dentist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $169,930 $176,611
Wisconsin $193,690 $205,845 −$23,760
Ohio $167,410 $180,449 +$2,520
Indiana $166,650 $178,562 +$3,280

Dentist in Michigan: FAQ

How much do dentists make in Michigan?

Dentists in Michigan earn a median of $169,930 per year ($81.70 per hour), compared with $170,950 nationally.

Does Michigan pay dentists well?

At $169,930, Michigan pays 1% below the national median for dentists. An estimated 3,620 work in the state.

Dentist salary in other states

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