Dentists, General Salary in Michigan
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 18 metro areas • Michigan
Dentists, General in Michigan earn a median salary of $172,152 per year on average across 18 metro and nonmetro areas, -0.4% vs the national median of $172,790. An estimated 3,810 dentists, general are employed across Michigan, with salaries ranging from $121,600 to $209,970 depending on location.
$172,152
Avg median salary in Michigan
$209,970
Highest paying metro
$121,600
Lowest paying metro
3,810
Employed in Michigan
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Dentists, General
inDentists, General salaries by city in Michigan
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Michigan | $209,970 | $124,520 | — | 70 |
| Mid Michigan | $207,450 | $171,050 | — | 70 |
| Lansing, MI | $207,260 | $128,000 | — | 190 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $204,300 | $136,710 | — | 90 |
| Niles, MI | $183,300 | $125,070 | — | 50 |
| Traverse City, MI | $182,000 | $128,720 | — | 70 |
| Detroit, MI | $179,130 | $134,790 | $211,640 | 1,950 |
| Flint, MI | $178,900 | $161,120 | — | 200 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $174,870 | $74,810 | $335,380 | 190 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $172,000 | $126,840 | — | 430 |
| Jackson, MI | $169,310 | $134,880 | $218,230 | 50 |
| Midland, MI | $167,770 | $137,080 | $200,520 | 40 |
| Bay City, MI | $167,270 | $126,570 | — | 40 |
| Saginaw, MI | $161,080 | $125,600 | — | 60 |
| Northern Michigan | $140,220 | $53,060 | $219,490 | 120 |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan | $137,170 | $93,300 | $204,740 | 80 |
| Muskegon, MI | $135,130 | $92,980 | $189,160 | 70 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $121,600 | $121,070 | $143,260 | 40 |