Dental Assistants Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $44,320 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.31
10th percentile $34,260
90th percentile $57,390
Employed locally 260
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,260
    25th
    $38,020
    50th (median)
    $44,320
    75th
    $47,530
    90th
    $57,390

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 63% Median Dental Assistants salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dental Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,360
    Minnesota $64,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,600
    Rochester, MN $62,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,700
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,620

    Nearby metros — Dental Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,360
    Minnesota $64,630
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $60,910
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $60,770
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $60,330
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $59,670

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,370
    Nursing Assistants $39,570
    Medical Assistants $42,250
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,770
    Physical Therapist Assistants $59,610
    Phlebotomists $38,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Kalamazoo?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Kalamazoo, MI is $21.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.68 or more per hour.

    Is Kalamazoo above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 6.3% below the national median of $47,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dental Assistants in Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $34,260 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,020.