Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Ann Arbor
The median dental assistant earns $53,370 a year in the Ann Arbor metro, with the middle half between $47,490 and $57,940.[1]
25th percentile
$47,490
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$53,370
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$57,940
Upper end of the middle half
Ann Arbor runs about 9% higher than the Michigan median and ranks 2nd of 16 Michigan metros. It is about 11% higher than the national median.
Ann Arbor pay range vs. Michigan and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Michigan annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,770 | $37,110 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $47,490 | $45,390 | $44,340 |
| Median | $53,370 | $48,820 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $57,940 | $56,940 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $58,720 | $58,900 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $51,410 | $49,650 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Ann Arbor: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Ann Arbor?
The median dental assistant salary in the Ann Arbor metro area is $53,370, with the middle half earning between $47,490 and $57,940 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $38,770 at the 10th percentile to $58,720 at the 90th.
Is Ann Arbor higher or lower than the rest of Michigan?
Ann Arbor runs about 9% higher than the Michigan state median for dental assistants. It ranks 2nd of 16 Michigan metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Ann Arbor compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Ann Arbor is about 11% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Ann Arbor area?
BLS estimates 490 dental assistants were employed in the Ann Arbor metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.90, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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