salary$84,290 a year$41 an hour · median pay in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$82,480per year
Top pay (top 10%)$94,590per year
Jobs in the area1,160people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Grand Rapids?
OK. Rent of $1,751 a month takes 24.9% 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 Grand Rapids, MI?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI area is $84,290 a year ($41 an hour). Most earn between $82,480 and $94,590.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Grand Rapids?
Typical rent of $1,751 a month takes 24.9% of the median dental hygienist salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area.