Dentists, General Salary in Jackson, MI

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

Median annual salary $169,310 -2% vs national
Median hourly $81.40
10th percentile $81,140
90th percentile —
Employed locally 50
National median $172,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,140
    25th
    $134,880
    50th (median)
    $169,310
    75th
    $218,230

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,004 2023 • Census ACS
    Dentists, General salary vs area income 260% Median Dentists, General salary is 160% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dentists, General

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $319,140
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $318,010
    Anchorage, AK $233,910
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $233,590
    Vermont $230,990
    Alaska $230,830

    Nearby metros — Dentists, General salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $209,970
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $209,870
    Minnesota $209,820
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $207,450
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $207,260
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $204,300

    Related occupations in Jackson, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,910
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$62,860
    Pharmacists$132,930
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$37,940
    Dental Hygienists$80,500
    Physical Therapists$97,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dentists, General make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Dentists, General in Jackson, MI is $81.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $171.81 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Dentists, General salaries?

    The median Dentists, General salary in Jackson, MI is 2% below the national median of $172,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dentists, General in Jackson?

    Entry-level Dentists, General (10th percentile) earn around $81,140 per year in Jackson, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $134,880.