Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Specialist Salary in Michigan
The median dental specialist earns $229,150 a year in Michigan ($110.17 an hour), with the middle half earning between $110,250 and $403,160.[1]
25th percentile
$110,250
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$229,150
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$403,160
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $229,150 per year or $110.17/hr at the median. Michigan runs about 2% higher 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 specialists 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 | $50.67 | $105,400 | $50.06 | $104,120 |
| 25th percentile | $53.00 | $110,250 | $79.87 | $166,130 |
| Median | $110.17 | $229,150 | $108.17 | $224,990 |
| 75th percentile | $193.83 | $403,160 | $134.90 | $280,590 |
| 90th percentile | $202.17 | $420,520 | $193.61 | $402,700 |
| Mean (average) | $118.92 | $247,360 | $119.20 | $247,930 |
How many dental specialists work in Michigan
130
0.03
0.91
How Michigan compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $229,150 in Michigan vs. $224,990 nationally, $4,160 (2%) higher.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $105,400 vs. $104,120, 1% higher.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $420,520 vs. $402,700, 4% higher.
What drives dental specialist pay in Michigan
Pay for a dental specialist 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 Specialist salary in Michigan: FAQ
How much do dental specialists make in Michigan?
The median annual wage for dental specialists in Michigan was $229,150 ($110.17 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $110,250 and $403,160. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $105,400 and the top 10% earned over $420,520. These figures cover employed workers in the BLS "Dentists, All Other Specialists" category and exclude practice owners.
Do dental specialists in Michigan earn more than the national median?
Yes. The Michigan median of $229,150 is higher than the U.S. median of $224,990. That is $4,160 (2%) higher. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
How many dental specialists work in Michigan?
BLS estimates 130 workers in the BLS "Dentists, All Other Specialists" category were employed in Michigan in May 2025. That is 0.03 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 0.91, meaning the role is close to the national average.
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