Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Practice Administrator Salary in Michigan
The median dental practice administrator earns $107,570 a year in Michigan ($51.72 an hour), with the middle half earning between $84,090 and $139,450.[1]
25th percentile
$84,090
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$107,570
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$139,450
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $107,570 per year or $51.72/hr at the median. Michigan runs about 13% lower than the national median.
The full pay range in Michigan
BLS publishes five points on the pay curve. The 10th percentile is a reasonable read on entry pay, and the 90th shows what the best-paid dental practice administrators in Michigan earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Michigan hourly | Michigan annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31.80 | $66,140 | $35.29 | $73,390 |
| 25th percentile | $40.43 | $84,090 | $45.53 | $94,700 |
| Median | $51.72 | $107,570 | $59.55 | $123,860 |
| 75th percentile | $67.05 | $139,450 | $79.85 | $166,100 |
| 90th percentile | $92.52 | $192,440 | $107.86 | $224,340 |
| Mean (average) | $61.26 | $127,430 | $67.77 | $140,970 |
How many dental practice administrators work in Michigan
16,060
3.65
0.95
How Michigan compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $107,570 in Michigan vs. $123,860 nationally, $16,290 (13%) lower.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $66,140 vs. $73,390, 10% lower.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $192,440 vs. $224,340, 14% lower.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 25.1% in Michigan vs. 23.2% nationally.
Dental Practice Administrator pay by metro area in Michigan
All 16 Michigan metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $127,940 | $93,870–$172,550 | 1,210 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $114,340 | $87,350–$147,980 | 7,110 |
| Saginaw | $112,740 | $88,610–$153,570 | 360 |
| Midland | $112,320 | $90,380–$138,790 | 230 |
| Jackson | $108,940 | $94,250–$135,420 | 170 |
| Niles | $106,660 | $88,410–$133,120 | 140 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $105,900 | $82,260–$135,970 | 1,540 |
| Battle Creek | $105,710 | $83,060–$135,930 | 300 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $104,990 | $82,030–$130,830 | 580 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores | $104,970 | $82,800–$124,470 | 210 |
| Traverse City | $104,610 | $88,230–$135,430 | 260 |
| Flint | $104,390 | $82,890–$126,530 | 660 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $103,330 | $81,950–$141,230 | 510 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $102,260 | $76,760–$129,800 | 600 |
| Monroe | $101,310 | $71,670–$123,430 | 100 |
| Bay City | $101,050 | $90,750–$121,570 | 150 |
Job outlook for dental practice administrators in Michigan
Michigan's official long-term projections expect employment of dental practice administrators to grow 25.1% over 2024–2034, from 15,980 to 19,990 jobs, with about 1,650 openings a year.[3] The national projection for the same period is 23.2%.
Openings include replacements for people who retire or change careers, which is why they can far exceed net growth. For what this means for hiring, see The dental hiring shortage, by the numbers.
What drives dental practice administrator pay in Michigan
Pay for a dental practice administrator depends on experience, setting, and metro. The metro table above shows how much location alone moves the median. Group practices and dental support organizations (DSOs) compete for talent across many locations, and benefits, schedules and bonuses can matter as much as base pay.
Hiring an outside agency is one way practices fill gaps, and it is expensive. See what agencies charge in What dental staffing agencies actually charge.
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Dental Practice Administrator salary in Michigan: FAQ
How much do dental practice administrators make in Michigan?
The median annual wage for dental practice administrators in Michigan was $107,570 ($51.72 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $84,090 and $139,450. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $66,140 and the top 10% earned over $192,440.
Do dental practice administrators in Michigan earn more than the national median?
No. The Michigan median of $107,570 is lower than the U.S. median of $123,860. That is $16,290 (13%) lower. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which Michigan metro area pays dental practice administrators the most?
Among the 16 Michigan metro areas with published BLS data, Ann Arbor has the highest median at $127,940 a year. Bay City has the lowest, at $101,050.
How many dental practice administrators work in Michigan?
BLS estimates 16,060 dental practice administrators were employed in Michigan in May 2025. That is 3.65 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 0.95, meaning the role is close to the national average.
Is demand for dental practice administrators growing in Michigan?
Michigan's official long-term projections expect employment of dental practice administrators to grow 25.1% over 2024–2034, from 15,980 to 19,990 jobs. That works out to about 1,650 openings a year, including replacements for people who leave the field. The national projection for the same period is 23.2%.
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Sources
- 1.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: Medical and Health Services Managers (11-9111), national, state and metro estimates
- 2.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 time-series data files (percentiles, employment, location quotients)
- 3.Projections Central, Michigan long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Medical and Health Services Managers