FL · Deltona · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Assistant jobs in Deltona, FL

The median dental assistant pay in the Deltona area is $21.20 per hour ($44,090 a year), with the typical range running from $18.35 to $22.00. That ranks 264th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 264th of 339 once local prices are factored in. 9 open roles with published pay are listed for Deltona and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Deltona.

Open Dental Assistant roles near Deltona

Roles in other cities of the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach area.

PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental · Port Orange, FL

$18.00–$24.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-003216
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental · Daytona Beach, FL

$19.00–$22.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-010054
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental · Ormond Beach, FL

$18.00–$20.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-000716
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental · Deland, FL

$18.00–$20.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-006238
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Dental Assistant pay in Deltona, FL

The metro median is 6% below the Florida statewide median of $22.63 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 610 dental assistants employed in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach metro area, 2.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.16).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$14.52$30,20036% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.35$38,17019% below U.S. median
Median$21.20$44,0907% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.00$45,7603% below U.S. median
Top 10%$25.50$53,04012% above U.S. median

How Deltona ranks

  • 264th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 264th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
  • 16th of 19 Florida metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dental Assistants (SOC 31-9091), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Deltona

  • Overall prices in Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach run 1% below the U.S. average (index 99.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $21.20 median hour buys what $21.34 buys at the national price level, 6% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Deltona paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$763
  • Per year: $38,160
  • Per month: $3,180
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Dental health shortage areas in Volusia County

HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Volusia County (3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 26 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Dental Assistant pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Sanford, FL9 mi$22.84/hr66,919
Port Orange, FL19 mi$21.20/hr66,556
Daytona Beach, FL21 mi$21.20/hr86,015
Apopka, FL24 mi$22.84/hr62,777
Ocoee, FL30 mi$22.84/hr51,269
Orlando, FL34 mi$22.84/hr334,854

Dental Assistant jobs in Florida · Dental Assistant jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Florida

State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Florida requires for your role with the Florida licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Florida does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Florida state guide

Other healthcare roles in Deltona

Deltona city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do dental assistants make in Deltona, FL?

Dental Assistants in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach metro area have a median pay of $21.20 per hour, about $44,090 a year. The middle half earn between $18.35 and $22.00 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Deltona a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?

Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach ranks 264th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 264th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental assistants in Deltona?

We list 9 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Deltona.

Do I need a Florida license to work in Deltona as a dental assistant?

State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Florida requires for your role with the Florida licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Deltona in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Volusia County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

Does Valorem Health place dental assistants in Deltona?

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Your Dental Assistant pay reportDeltona, FL · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • ClearChoice Dental Implant CentersThe Villages, FL · 3 postings$27.00/ hr$26–$33
  • Veterans Health AdministrationBay Pines, FL · 3 postings$25.11/ hr$22–$34
  • Smile BrandsSarasota, FL · 8 postings$23.75/ hr$21–$26
  • PDS HealthWildwood, FL · 25 postings$21.88/ hr$17–$27

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$18Median$21.62High$25

123 Dental Assistant postings with published pay in Florida, 56 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 123 Dental Assistant roles

  1. Dental AssistantPermanent
    $18.25–$25.50/ hour
    PDS Health · Lady Lake, FL · posted today
  2. Dental AssistantPermanent
    $18.25–$25.50/ hour
    PDS Health · Brandon, FL · posted today

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