salary$84,480 a year$41 an hour · median pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$78,620per year
Top pay (top 10%)$97,230per year
Jobs in the area3,780people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Detroit?
Cheap. Rent of $1,347 a month takes 19.1% of the median dental hygienist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in Detroit, MI?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area is $84,480 a year ($41 an hour). Most earn between $78,620 and $97,230.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Detroit?
Typical rent of $1,347 a month takes 19.1% of the median dental hygienist salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area.