Dental Assistants Salary in Muskegon, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI

Median annual salary $45,120 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.69
10th percentile $37,170
90th percentile $52,220
Employed locally 140
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,170
    25th
    $37,180
    50th (median)
    $45,120
    75th
    $46,500
    90th
    $52,220

    Muskegon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 71% Median Dental Assistants salary is 29% 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 Muskegon, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,440
    Nursing Assistants $37,650
    Medical Assistants $39,050
    Physical Therapist Assistants $54,830
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $31,100
    Occupational Therapy Assistants $62,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Muskegon?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Muskegon, MI is $21.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.33 or more per hour.

    Is Muskegon above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Muskegon, MI is 4.6% 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 Muskegon?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,170 per year in Muskegon, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,180.