Dental Assistants Salary in Northern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,010 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.64
10th percentile $36,410
90th percentile $49,970
Employed locally 470
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,410
    25th
    $37,990
    50th (median)
    $45,010
    75th
    $49,420
    90th
    $49,970

    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

    Related occupations in Northern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,830
    Nursing Assistants$38,250
    Medical Assistants$39,090
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$35,840
    Physical Therapist Assistants$57,200
    Phlebotomists$38,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Northern Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Northern Michigan is $21.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.27 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Michigan above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Northern Michigan is 4.8% 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 Northern Michigan?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,410 per year in Northern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,990.