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Registered Dental Hygienist
PDS Health · Lutz, FL
$40.00–$55.00/ hour
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Dental Hygienist jobs in Hialeah, FL
The median dental hygienist pay in the Hialeah area is $37.58 per hour ($78,170 a year), with the typical range running from $36.86 to $40.50. That ranks 306th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 327th of 332 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Hialeah.
- $37.58median pay per hour, Miami
- $37–$40typical range per hour
- 4,620dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 114cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Hygienist pay in Hialeah, FL
The metro median is 4% below the Florida statewide median of $38.99 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 4,620 dental hygienists employed in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area, 1.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.17).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $35.40 | $73,630 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $36.86 | $76,670 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Median | $37.58 | $78,170 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $40.50 | $84,240 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $47.69 | $99,200 | 5% above U.S. median |
How Hialeah ranks
- 306th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 327th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
- 18th of 19 Florida metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dental Hygienists (SOC 29-1292), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Hialeah
- Overall prices in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach run 14% above the U.S. average (index 114.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 56% above the U.S. average (index 155.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $37.58 median hour buys what $32.92 buys at the national price level, 27% 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,353
- Per year: $67,644
- Per month: $5,637
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Dental health shortage areas in Miami-Dade County
HRSA lists 17 active dental health shortage designations that include Miami-Dade County (1 population-group, 16 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 25 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 Hygienist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doral, FL | 5 mi | $37.58/hr | 83,625 |
| Miami Gardens, FL | 7 mi | $37.58/hr | 116,173 |
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License and tax basics in Florida
Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. 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 hygienists make in Hialeah, FL?
Dental Hygienists in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area have a median pay of $37.58 per hour, about $78,170 a year. The middle half earn between $36.86 and $40.50 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Hialeah a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach ranks 327th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 306th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Hialeah as a dental hygienist?
Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. 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 Hialeah in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 17 active dental health shortage designations that include Miami-Dade County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
Does Valorem Health place dental hygienists in Hialeah?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- PDS HealthLutz, FL · 10 postings$47.50/ hr$36–$55
- Dental Health Group, PAJacksonville, FL · 2 wage offers$43.50/ hr$42–$45
- Aspen DentalNiceville, FL · 5 postings$42.50/ hr$38–$46
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$39Median$44.50High$55
16 Hygienist postings with published pay in Florida, 12 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 16 Hygienist roles
- Registered Dental HygienistPermanent$40.00–$55.00/ hour
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