PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Dental Assistant
Smile Brands · Ocala, FL
$24.00–$25.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
Dental Assistant jobs in Ocala, FL
Pay for dental assistants in the Ocala area centers on $21.50 per hour, or about $44,720 a year. The lower quarter earns under $18.16 and the upper quarter over $22.37. That ranks 245th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 209th of 339 once local prices are factored in. 6 open roles with published pay are listed for Ocala. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Ocala.
- $21.50median pay per hour, Ocala
- $18–$22typical range per hour
- 330dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 6open roles with published pay
Open Dental Assistant roles in Ocala
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Dental Assistant - Endodontist
Aspen Dental · Ocala, FL
$23.00–$27.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery
Aspen Dental · Ocala, FL
$21.00–$26.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental · Ocala, FL
$22.00–$25.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions
Aspen Dental · Ocala, FL
$18.00–$19.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant - Entry Level
Aspen Dental · Ocala, FL
$14.50–$16.50/ hour
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2 more open roles from employers in Ocala. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Dental Assistant @ Advanced Dental Care of Shady Road
Dental Care Alliance · Ocala, FL
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PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Dental Assistant @ Advanced Dental Care of Ocala
Dental Care Alliance · Ocala, FL
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Dental | 5 | $23.50 |
| Smile Brands | 1 | $24.50 |
Dental Assistant pay in Ocala, FL
The metro median is 5% below the Florida statewide median of $22.63 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 330 dental assistants employed in the Ocala metro area, 2.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.13).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.97 | $35,300 | 25% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.16 | $37,770 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Median | $21.50 | $44,720 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $22.37 | $46,530 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $26.18 | $54,450 | 15% above U.S. median |
How Ocala ranks
- 245th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 209th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 14th 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 Ocala
- Overall prices in Ocala run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $21.50 median hour buys what $22.58 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 Ocala paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$774
- Per year: $38,700
- Per month: $3,225
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Ocala metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Marion County
HRSA lists 10 active dental health shortage designations that include Marion County (10 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville, FL | 37 mi | $22.05/hr | 148,720 |
| Apopka, FL | 50 mi | $22.84/hr | 62,777 |
| Clermont, FL | 52 mi | $22.84/hr | 50,851 |
| Ocoee, FL | 56 mi | $22.84/hr | 51,269 |
| Sanford, FL | 59 mi | $22.84/hr | 66,919 |
| Deltona, FL | 60 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.
Other healthcare roles in Ocala
Ocala city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in Ocala, FL?
Dental Assistants in the Ocala metro area have a median pay of $21.50 per hour, about $44,720 a year. The middle half earn between $18.16 and $22.37 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Ocala a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Ocala ranks 209th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 245th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental assistants in Ocala?
We list 6 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Ocala. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Ocala.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Ocala 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 Ocala in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 10 active dental health shortage designations that include Marion 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 Ocala?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Ocala and across Florida. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Ocala.
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Your Dental Assistant pay reportOcala, FL · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Aspen DentalOcala, FL · 84 postings$20.50/ hr$14–$27
- 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
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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