Dental Assistants Salary in Southern Michigan

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

Median annual salary $44,950 -5% vs national
Median hourly $21.61
10th percentile $37,280
90th percentile $51,160
Employed locally 190
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,280
    25th
    $37,810
    50th (median)
    $44,950
    75th
    $45,760
    90th
    $51,160

    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 Southern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$30,810
    Nursing Assistants$37,490
    Medical Assistants$37,190
    Physical Therapist Aides$25,500
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$35,280
    Physical Therapist Assistants$58,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Southern Michigan is $21.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Southern Michigan is 5% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,280 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,810.