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Dentists, General average salary by city in Michigan
- Kalamazoo$227,320
- Flint$218,840
- Ann Arbor$208,620
- Jackson$206,530
- Traverse City$197,060
- Midland$195,580
- Grand Rapids$189,870
- Lansing$188,320
- Detroit$187,110
- Saginaw$183,130
- Niles$175,040
- Battle Creek$157,040
- Muskegon$143,590
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo | $227,320 | $187,770 | $167,740 | $158,878 | 95 |
| Flint | $218,840 | $177,720 | $169,900 | $151,541 | 93 |
| Ann Arbor | $208,620 | $174,870 | $74,810 | $146,656 | 101 |
| Jackson | $206,530 | $181,800 | $128,580 | $143,198 | 92 |
| Traverse City | $197,060 | $171,740 | $125,350 | $138,607 | 93 |
| Midland | $195,580 | $167,770 | $137,080 | $137,566 | 92 |
| Grand Rapids | $189,870 | $173,160 | $124,080 | $130,791 | 96 |
| Lansing | $188,320 | $164,610 | $124,210 | $130,637 | 95 |
| Detroit | $187,110 | $167,860 | $140,850 | $127,260 | 100 |
| Saginaw | $183,130 | $165,410 | $125,620 | $126,239 | 91 |
| Niles | $175,040 | $165,950 | $122,320 | $123,713 | 92 |
| Battle Creek | $157,040 | $148,460 | $128,440 | $110,663 | 91 |
| Muskegon | $143,590 | $123,240 | $95,990 | $102,176 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1021.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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