Dental Hygienists Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

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

Median annual salary $76,580 -18.8% vs national
Median hourly $36.82
10th percentile $68,810
90th percentile $89,050
Employed locally 270
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,810
    25th
    $75,930
    50th (median)
    $76,580
    75th
    $79,570
    90th
    $89,050

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Hygienists salary vs area income 109% Median Dental Hygienists salary is 9% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dental Hygienists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $146,760
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $135,010
    Vallejo, CA $134,450
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $132,010
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $131,890
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $131,610

    Nearby metros — Dental Hygienists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $100,970
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $100,560
    Minnesota $98,970
    Missoula, MT $95,680
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $94,960
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $94,500

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$84,300
    Pharmacy Technicians$41,300
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$45,820
    Physicians, All Other$234,380
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,180
    Pharmacists$141,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Hygienists make per hour in Kalamazoo?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in Kalamazoo, MI is $36.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.79 or more per hour.

    Is Kalamazoo above or below average for Dental Hygienists salaries?

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 18.8% below the national median of $94,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $68,810 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,930.