Dental Hygienists Salary in Muskegon, MI

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

Median annual salary $78,580 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.78
10th percentile $73,350
90th percentile $92,720
Employed locally 110
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,350
    25th
    $75,830
    50th (median)
    $78,580
    75th
    $80,180
    90th
    $92,720

    Muskegon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Hygienists salary vs area income 124% Median Dental Hygienists salary is 24% 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 Muskegon, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$79,940
    Pharmacy Technicians$40,560
    Pharmacists$136,370
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$38,910
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59,490
    Physical Therapists$82,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Hygienists make per hour in Muskegon?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in Muskegon, MI is $37.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.11 or more per hour.

    Is Muskegon above or below average for Dental Hygienists salaries?

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in Muskegon, MI is 16.6% 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 Muskegon?

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $73,350 per year in Muskegon, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,830.