PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Registered Dental Hygienist
PDS Health · Jacksonville, FL
$40.00–$55.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Dental Hygienist jobs in Jacksonville, FL
Pay for dental hygienists in the Jacksonville area centers on $44.53 per hour, or about $92,630 a year. The lower quarter earns under $39.03 and the upper quarter over $46.54. That ranks 118th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 134th of 332 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Jacksonville. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Jacksonville.
- $44.53median pay per hour, Jacksonville
- $39–$47typical range per hour
- 730dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 14% above the Florida statewide median of $38.99 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 730 dental hygienists employed in the Jacksonville metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.68).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $26.25 | $54,600 | 42% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $39.03 | $81,180 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Median | $44.53 | $92,630 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $46.54 | $96,800 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $46.77 | $97,280 | 3% above U.S. median |
How Jacksonville ranks
- 118th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 134th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 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 $44.53 median hour buys what $44.76 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 Jacksonville paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,603
- Per year: $80,154
- Per month: $6,680
- 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 Hygienist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Coast, FL | 61 mi | $36.66/hr | 106,729 |
| Gainesville, FL | 61 mi | $37.93/hr | 148,720 |
| Ocala, FL | 85 mi | $38.56/hr | 70,251 |
| Daytona Beach, FL | 86 mi | $36.66/hr | 86,015 |
| Port Orange, FL | 93 mi | $36.66/hr | 66,556 |
| Valdosta, GA | 103 mi | $32.25/hr | 55,667 |
Dental Hygienist jobs in Florida · Dental Hygienist jobs nationwide
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.
Other healthcare roles in Jacksonville
Jacksonville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do dental hygienists make in Jacksonville, FL?
Dental Hygienists in the Jacksonville metro area have a median pay of $44.53 per hour, about $92,630 a year. The middle half earn between $39.03 and $46.54 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Jacksonville a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Jacksonville ranks 134th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 118th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental hygienists in Jacksonville?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer 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 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 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 hygienists in Jacksonville?
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Your Hygienist pay reportJacksonville, FL · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Dental Health Group, PAJacksonville, FL · 2 wage offers$43.50/ hr$42–$45
- PDS HealthLutz, FL · 10 postings$47.50/ hr$36–$55
- 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
- Registered Dental HygienistPermanent$40.00–$55.00/ hour
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