Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025

Dental Hygienist Salary in Muskegon-Norton Shores

The median dental hygienist earns $79,660 a year in the Muskegon-Norton Shores metro, with the middle half between $78,730 and $83,360.[1]

25th percentile

$78,730

Lower end of the middle half

Median

$79,660

Half earn more, half earn less

75th percentile

$83,360

Upper end of the middle half

Muskegon-Norton Shores runs about 5% lower than the Michigan median and ranks 13th of 16 Michigan metros. It is about 19% lower than the national median.

Muskegon-Norton Shores pay range vs. Michigan and the U.S.

Dental Hygienist annual wages: Muskegon-Norton Shores vs. Michigan vs. U.S. (BLS OEWS, May 2025)
PercentileMetro annualMichigan annualU.S. annual
10th percentile$76,600$77,230$74,880
25th percentile$78,730$79,670$83,570
Median$79,660$83,790$98,100
75th percentile$83,360$93,310$108,480
90th percentile$93,830$96,970$126,050
Mean (average)$81,650$85,940$98,990

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.[2] Gross wages for employees; excludes the self-employed. Comparisons in this page are DSO Hire calculations and are not adjusted for cost of living.

Employed in metro

90

About 1% of Michigan's total (calculation)

Per 1,000 jobs

1.52

Michigan: 1.96

Location quotient

1.06

1.00 = U.S. average; close to the national average

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Dental Hygienist salary in Muskegon-Norton Shores: FAQ

How much do dental hygienists make in Muskegon-Norton Shores?

The median dental hygienist salary in the Muskegon-Norton Shores metro area is $79,660, with the middle half earning between $78,730 and $83,360 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $76,600 at the 10th percentile to $93,830 at the 90th.

Is Muskegon-Norton Shores higher or lower than the rest of Michigan?

Muskegon-Norton Shores runs about 5% lower than the Michigan state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 13th of 16 Michigan metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)

How does Muskegon-Norton Shores compare nationally?

Dental Hygienist pay in Muskegon-Norton Shores is about 19% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)

How many dental hygienists work in the Muskegon-Norton Shores area?

BLS estimates 90 dental hygienists were employed in the Muskegon-Norton Shores metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.06, so the role is close to the national average.