DOL Median (Michigan)
$44,700
vs National
+34.3%
National: $33,280BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$49,338
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$44,700
+34.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$33,280
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Dental Assistants in Michigan earns $44,700 in nominal terms, which is 34.3% above the national average of $33,280. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $49,338 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Michigan
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Diamond Dental, PLLC | $44,700 | 1 |
| United Dental LLC dba Confident Dental Lab | N/A | 1 |
| Todays Dental MN LLC | N/A | 1 |
| Todays Dental St. Cloud Service Corporation | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Dental Assistants make in Michigan?
The median Dental Assistants salary in Michigan is $44,700 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Michigan a good place to work as a Dental Assistants?
A Dental Assistants in Michigan earns 34.3% more than the national median of $33,280, or $49,338 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.