PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Registered Dental Hygienist
PDS Health · Melbourne, FL
$39.00–$50.00/ hour
Dental Hygienist jobs in Palm Bay, FL
Dental Hygienists in the Palm Bay area earn a median of $38.34 per hour, about $79,750 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $36.77 and $40.55. That ranks 273rd of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 306th of 332 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Palm Bay and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Palm Bay.
- $38.34median pay per hour, Palm Bay
- $37–$41typical range per hour
- 460dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Dental Hygienist roles near Palm Bay
Roles in other cities of the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville area.
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Hygienist
Smile Brands · Satellite Beach, FL
$45.00–$47.00/ hour
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| PDS Health | 1 | $44.50 |
| Smile Brands | 1 | $46 |
Dental Hygienist pay in Palm Bay, FL
The metro median is 2% below the Florida statewide median of $38.99 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 460 dental hygienists employed in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville metro area, 1.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.32).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $35.86 | $74,590 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $36.77 | $76,480 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Median | $38.34 | $79,750 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $40.55 | $84,340 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $44.42 | $92,390 | 2% below U.S. median |
How Palm Bay ranks
- 273rd of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 306th of 332 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 Hygienists (SOC 29-1292), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Palm Bay
- Overall prices in Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $38.34 median hour buys what $38.34 buys at the national price level, 15% 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 Bay paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,380
- Per year: $69,012
- Per month: $5,751
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Brevard County
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Brevard County (2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne, FL | 11 mi | $38.34/hr | 87,561 |
| Fort Pierce, FL | 42 mi | $37.88/hr | 50,805 |
| St. Cloud, FL | 42 mi | $39.71/hr | 71,036 |
| Orlando, FL | 48 mi | $39.71/hr | 334,854 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 50 mi | $37.88/hr | 258,575 |
| Kissimmee, FL | 52 mi | $39.71/hr | 84,756 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do dental hygienists make in Palm Bay, FL?
Dental Hygienists in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville metro area have a median pay of $38.34 per hour, about $79,750 a year. The middle half earn between $36.77 and $40.55 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Palm Bay a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville ranks 306th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 273rd of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental hygienists in Palm Bay?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Palm Bay.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Brevard 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 Palm Bay?
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Your Hygienist pay reportPalm Bay, FL · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
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
- Registered Dental HygienistPermanent$40.00–$55.00/ hour
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