salary$90,710 a year$44 an hour · median pay in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$79,460per year
Top pay (top 10%)$92,850per year
Jobs in the area450people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Lansing?
Cheap. Rent of $1,149 a month takes 15.2% 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 Lansing, MI?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI area is $90,710 a year ($44 an hour). Most earn between $79,460 and $92,850.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Lansing?
Typical rent of $1,149 a month takes 15.2% 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 Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area.