Dental Assistants Salary in Saginaw, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Saginaw, MI

Median annual salary $44,630 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.46
10th percentile $36,600
90th percentile $59,110
Employed locally 170
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,600
    25th
    $37,660
    50th (median)
    $44,630
    75th
    $48,100
    90th
    $59,110

    Saginaw economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 76% Median Dental Assistants salary is 24% 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 Saginaw, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $30,410
    Nursing Assistants $38,280
    Medical Assistants $40,160
    Phlebotomists $39,090
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $44,860
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Saginaw?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Saginaw, MI is $21.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.05 or more per hour.

    Is Saginaw above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Saginaw, MI is 5.6% 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 Saginaw?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,600 per year in Saginaw, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,660.