Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Michigan | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $48,820 | $48,867 | +0% |
| Median hourly wage | $23.47 | $23.49 | +0% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $50,748.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Dental Assistant in Michigan is $48,820, or about $23.47 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Dental Assistants is $48,867. Michigan is +0% above the national median.
Entry-level dental assistants in Michigan typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 11,990 dental assistant jobs on record and a median salary of $48,820, Michigan offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, dental assistants rank 493 of the 774 occupations reported in Michigan — higher than 36% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Massage Therapists at $70,960, Occupational Therapy Assistants at $63,260, Physical Therapist Assistants at $61,670 — all figures are median annual wages for Michigan.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Michigan levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 91.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, dental assistants rank 493 of the 774 occupations reported in Michigan — higher than 36% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Michigan | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Massage Therapists | $70,960 | $2,410 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $63,260 | $1,250 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $61,670 | $4,520 |
| Psychiatric Aides | $45,800 | $1,410 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $45,670 | $2,420 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $40,280 | $2,220 |
Michigan levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 91.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 774 occupations in Michigan.