Dental Hygienist Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median dental hygienist in the Detroit area earns $84,480 a year ($40.62 an hour), 14% below the U.S. median ($98,100) and 1% above the Michigan median ($83,790). Half of the 3,780 dental hygienists there earn between $80,360 and $96,340.
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $78,620 | $77,230 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $80,360 | $79,670 | $83,570 |
| Median | $84,480 | $83,790 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $96,340 | $93,310 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $97,230 | $96,970 | $126,050 |
| Average | $87,730 | $85,940 | $98,990 |
| Jobs | 3,780 | 8,640 | 222,740 |
Detroit, MI ranks 43rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($146,760).
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- Grand Rapids, MI: $84,290
- San Francisco, CA: $146,760
- San Jose, CA: $139,990
- Seattle, WA: $133,740
- San Diego, CA: $123,790
- Portland, OR: $123,100
- Los Angeles, CA: $122,980
- Sacramento, CA: $122,540
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.