PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions
Aspen Dental · Palm Coast, FL
$17.00–$23.00/ hour
Dental Assistant jobs in Palm Coast, FL
The median dental assistant pay in the Palm Coast 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. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Palm Coast. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Palm Coast.
- $21.20median pay per hour, Deltona
- $18–$22typical range per hour
- 610dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $14.52 | $30,200 | 36% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.35 | $38,170 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Median | $21.20 | $44,090 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $22.00 | $45,760 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $25.50 | $53,040 | 12% above U.S. median |
How Palm Coast 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 Palm Coast
- 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 Palm Coast 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 Flagler County
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Flagler County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daytona Beach, FL | 25 mi | $21.20/hr | 86,015 |
| Port Orange, FL | 32 mi | $21.20/hr | 66,556 |
| Sanford, FL | 52 mi | $22.84/hr | 66,919 |
| Ocala, FL | 60 mi | $21.50/hr | 70,251 |
| Apopka, FL | 60 mi | $22.84/hr | 62,777 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 61 mi | $22.83/hr | 1,009,833 |
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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 Palm Coast, 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 Palm Coast 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 Palm Coast?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Palm Coast. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Palm Coast.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Palm Coast 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 Palm Coast in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Flagler 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 Palm Coast?
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Your Dental Assistant pay reportPalm Coast, 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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