Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Midland
The median dentist earns $167,770 a year in the Midland metro, with the middle half between $137,080 and $200,520.[1]
25th percentile
$137,080
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$167,770
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$200,520
Upper end of the middle half
Midland runs about 1% lower than the Michigan median and ranks 9th of 14 Michigan metros. It is about 2% lower than the national median.
Midland pay range vs. Michigan and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Michigan annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $125,020 | $109,960 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $137,080 | $132,570 | $125,710 |
| Median | $167,770 | $169,930 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $200,520 | $212,630 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $284,230 | $303,980 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $195,580 | $188,930 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Midland: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Midland?
The median dentist salary in the Midland metro area is $167,770, with the middle half earning between $137,080 and $200,520 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $125,020 at the 10th percentile to $284,230 at the 90th.
Is Midland higher or lower than the rest of Michigan?
Midland runs about 1% lower than the Michigan state median for dentists. It ranks 9th of 14 Michigan metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Midland compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Midland is about 2% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Midland area?
BLS estimates 40 dentists were employed in the Midland metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.19, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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