On average, the dental hygienist salary in Michigan is $60,880 a year; however larger cities are paying dental hygienist significantly more.Dental hygienists in the U.S. average overall about $66,950, so the state of Michigan is slightly below the national average according to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics.his number may be a little off due to the fact that part-time salaries are averaged in. Since many dental hygienists are paid by the hour or on a commissioned based scale, the more accurate figure is hourly. The hourly pay for dental hygienist in Michigan ranges from $15-$18 an hour.