Dentists, General Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $207,260 +19.9% vs national
Median hourly $99.65
10th percentile $123,050
90th percentile —
Employed locally 190
National median $172,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $123,050
    25th
    $128,000
    50th (median)
    $207,260

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Dentists, General salary vs area income 292% Median Dentists, General salary is 192% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $204,300
    Wilmington, NC $202,850

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,820
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,230
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $65,670
    Dental Hygienists $82,290
    Psychiatric Technicians $48,230
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dentists, General in Lansing, MI is $99.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $141.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dentists, General salary in Lansing, MI is 19.9% above 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Dentists, General (10th percentile) earn around $123,050 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $128,000.