Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Flint
The median dentist earns $177,720 a year in the Flint metro, with the middle half between $169,900 and $234,000.[1]
25th percentile
$169,900
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$177,720
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$234,000
Upper end of the middle half
Flint runs about 5% higher than the Michigan median and ranks 3rd of 14 Michigan metros. It is about 4% higher than the national median.
Flint pay range vs. Michigan and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Michigan annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $132,410 | $109,960 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $169,900 | $132,570 | $125,710 |
| Median | $177,720 | $169,930 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $234,000 | $212,630 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $334,390 | $303,980 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $218,840 | $188,930 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Flint: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Flint?
The median dentist salary in the Flint metro area is $177,720, with the middle half earning between $169,900 and $234,000 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $132,410 at the 10th percentile to $334,390 at the 90th.
Is Flint higher or lower than the rest of Michigan?
Flint runs about 5% higher than the Michigan state median for dentists. It ranks 3rd of 14 Michigan metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Flint compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Flint is about 4% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Flint area?
BLS estimates 170 dentists were employed in the Flint metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.53, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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