Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Flint
The median dental assistant earns $48,360 a year in the Flint metro, with the middle half between $43,990 and $54,790.[1]
25th percentile
$43,990
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$48,360
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$54,790
Upper end of the middle half
Flint runs about the same as the Michigan median and ranks 5th of 16 Michigan metros. It is about the same as the national median.
Flint pay range vs. Michigan and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Michigan annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,440 | $37,110 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $43,990 | $45,390 | $44,340 |
| Median | $48,360 | $48,820 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $54,790 | $56,940 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $60,350 | $58,900 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $48,420 | $49,650 | $50,200 |
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1.29
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Dental Assistant salary in Flint: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Flint?
The median dental assistant salary in the Flint metro area is $48,360, with the middle half earning between $43,990 and $54,790 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $37,440 at the 10th percentile to $60,350 at the 90th.
Is Flint higher or lower than the rest of Michigan?
Flint runs about the same as the Michigan state median for dental assistants. It ranks 5th of 16 Michigan metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Flint compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Flint is about the same as the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Flint area?
BLS estimates 430 dental assistants were employed in the Flint metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.29, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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