Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Traverse City
The median dental assistant earns $46,910 a year in the Traverse City metro, with the middle half between $45,830 and $56,630.[1]
25th percentile
$45,830
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$46,910
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$56,630
Upper end of the middle half
Traverse City runs about 4% lower than the Michigan median and ranks 9th of 16 Michigan metros. It is about 2% lower than the national median.
Traverse City pay range vs. Michigan and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Michigan annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,110 | $37,110 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $45,830 | $45,390 | $44,340 |
| Median | $46,910 | $48,820 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $56,630 | $56,940 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $57,620 | $58,900 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $49,130 | $49,650 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Traverse City: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Traverse City?
The median dental assistant salary in the Traverse City metro area is $46,910, with the middle half earning between $45,830 and $56,630 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $37,110 at the 10th percentile to $57,620 at the 90th.
Is Traverse City higher or lower than the rest of Michigan?
Traverse City runs about 4% lower than the Michigan state median for dental assistants. It ranks 9th of 16 Michigan metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Traverse City compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Traverse City is about 2% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Traverse City area?
BLS estimates 290 dental assistants were employed in the Traverse City metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.72, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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