Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Midland
The median dental assistant earns $48,360 a year in the Midland metro, with the middle half between $44,740 and $55,580.[1]
25th percentile
$44,740
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$48,360
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$55,580
Upper end of the middle half
Midland runs about the same as the Michigan median and ranks 6th of 16 Michigan metros. It is about the same as the national median.
Midland pay range vs. Michigan and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Michigan annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,280 | $37,110 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $44,740 | $45,390 | $44,340 |
| Median | $48,360 | $48,820 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $55,580 | $56,940 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $56,940 | $58,900 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $48,950 | $49,650 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Midland: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Midland?
The median dental assistant salary in the Midland metro area is $48,360, with the middle half earning between $44,740 and $55,580 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $37,280 at the 10th percentile to $56,940 at the 90th.
Is Midland higher or lower than the rest of Michigan?
Midland runs about the same as the Michigan state median for dental assistants. It ranks 6th of 16 Michigan metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Midland compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Midland 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 Midland area?
BLS estimates 130 dental assistants were employed in the Midland metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.36, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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