PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Dental Assistant
PDS Health · Jacksonville, FL
$18.25–$25.50/ hour
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Dental Assistant jobs in Jacksonville, FL
The median dental assistant pay in the Jacksonville area is $22.83 per hour ($47,480 a year), with the typical range running from $18.39 to $23.24. That ranks 120th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 183rd of 339 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Jacksonville. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Jacksonville.
- $22.83median pay per hour, Jacksonville
- $18–$23typical range per hour
- 2,020dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental · Jacksonville, FL
$19.00–$21.00/ hour
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3 more open roles from employers in Jacksonville. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Specialty Dental Assistant Periodontics
PDS Health · Jacksonville, FL
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PermanentPosted 10 days ago
PT Dental Assistant @ Advanced Dental Care of Mandarin
Dental Care Alliance · Jacksonville, FL
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PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Dental Assistant - Surgical
ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers · Jacksonville, FL
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| PDS Health | 1 | $21.88 |
| Aspen Dental | 1 | $20 |
Dental Assistant pay in Jacksonville, FL
The metro median is 1% above the Florida statewide median of $22.63 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 2,020 dental assistants employed in the Jacksonville metro area, 2.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.10).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $12.08 | $25,130 | 47% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.39 | $38,250 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Median | $22.83 | $47,480 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $23.24 | $48,340 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $27.62 | $57,450 | 21% above U.S. median |
How Jacksonville ranks
- 120th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 183rd of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th 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 Jacksonville
- Overall prices in Jacksonville run 1% below the U.S. average (index 99.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 10% above the U.S. average (index 109.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $22.83 median hour buys what $22.95 buys at the national price level, 1% above 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 Jacksonville paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$822
- Per year: $41,094
- Per month: $3,424
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Jacksonville metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Duval County
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Duval County (1 population-group, 2 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Coast, FL | 61 mi | $21.20/hr | 106,729 |
| Gainesville, FL | 61 mi | $22.05/hr | 148,720 |
| Ocala, FL | 85 mi | $21.50/hr | 70,251 |
| Daytona Beach, FL | 86 mi | $21.20/hr | 86,015 |
| Port Orange, FL | 93 mi | $21.20/hr | 66,556 |
| Valdosta, GA | 103 mi | $18.94/hr | 55,667 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Jacksonville
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Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in Jacksonville, FL?
Dental Assistants in the Jacksonville metro area have a median pay of $22.83 per hour, about $47,480 a year. The middle half earn between $18.39 and $23.24 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Jacksonville a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Jacksonville ranks 183rd of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 120th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental assistants in Jacksonville?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Jacksonville. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Jacksonville.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Duval 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 Jacksonville?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Jacksonville and across Florida. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Jacksonville.
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Your Dental Assistant pay reportJacksonville, 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
+ 121 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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