PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions
Aspen Dental · Gainesville, FL
$18.00–$22.00/ hour
Dental Assistant jobs in Gainesville, FL
The median dental assistant pay in the Gainesville area is $22.05 per hour ($45,860 a year), with the typical range running from $18.44 to $23.02. That ranks 204th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 197th of 339 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Gainesville. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Gainesville.
- $22.05median pay per hour, Gainesville
- $18–$23typical range per hour
- 360dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions
Aspen Dental · Gainesville, FL
$18.00–$22.00/ hour
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The metro median is 3% below the Florida statewide median of $22.63 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 360 dental assistants employed in the Gainesville metro area, 2.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.96).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.25 | $35,880 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.44 | $38,360 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Median | $22.05 | $45,860 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $23.02 | $47,880 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $26.88 | $55,910 | 18% above U.S. median |
How Gainesville ranks
- 204th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 197th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 10th 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 Gainesville
- Overall prices in Gainesville run 3% below the U.S. average (index 96.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $22.05 median hour buys what $22.79 buys at the national price level, in line with 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 Gainesville paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$794
- Per year: $39,690
- Per month: $3,308
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Gainesville metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Alachua County
HRSA lists 5 active dental health shortage designations that include Alachua County (1 population-group, 4 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 24 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocala, FL | 37 mi | $21.50/hr | 70,251 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 61 mi | $22.83/hr | 1,009,833 |
| Palm Coast, FL | 67 mi | $21.20/hr | 106,729 |
| Daytona Beach, FL | 82 mi | $21.20/hr | 86,015 |
| Apopka, FL | 84 mi | $22.84/hr | 62,777 |
| Deltona, FL | 87 mi | $21.20/hr | 100,513 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in Gainesville, FL?
Dental Assistants in the Gainesville metro area have a median pay of $22.05 per hour, about $45,860 a year. The middle half earn between $18.44 and $23.02 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Gainesville a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Gainesville ranks 197th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 204th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental assistants in Gainesville?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Gainesville. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Gainesville.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Gainesville 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 Gainesville in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 5 active dental health shortage designations that include Alachua 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 Gainesville?
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Your Dental Assistant pay reportGainesville, 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
- Dental AssistantPermanent$18.25–$25.50/ hour
- Dental AssistantPermanent$18.25–$25.50/ hour
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