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Registered Dental Hygienist
PDS Health · Lutz, FL
$40.00–$55.00/ hour
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Dental Hygienist jobs in Sarasota, FL
The median dental hygienist pay in the Sarasota area is $47.27 per hour ($98,320 a year), with the typical range running from $39.95 to $47.54. That ranks 62nd of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 96th of 332 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Sarasota and what they pay.
- $47.27median pay per hour, North Port
- $40–$48typical range per hour
- 540dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 102cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Hygienist pay in Sarasota, FL
The metro median is 21% above the Florida statewide median of $38.99 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 540 dental hygienists employed in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metro area, 1.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.14).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $36.92 | $76,790 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $39.95 | $83,100 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Median | $47.27 | $98,320 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $47.54 | $98,880 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $48.89 | $101,690 | 8% above U.S. median |
How Sarasota ranks
- 62nd of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 96th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st 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 Sarasota
- Overall prices in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota run 2% above the U.S. average (index 102.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 28% above the U.S. average (index 128.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $47.27 median hour buys what $46.15 buys at the national price level, 2% above 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$1,702
- Per year: $85,086
- Per month: $7,090
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Dental health shortage areas in Sarasota County
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Sarasota County (1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradenton, FL | 11 mi | $47.27/hr | 58,184 |
| North Port, FL | 29 mi | $47.27/hr | 92,875 |
| St. Petersburg, FL | 30 mi | $43.50/hr | 267,102 |
| Pinellas Park, FL | 37 mi | $43.50/hr | 53,503 |
| Largo, FL | 42 mi | $43.50/hr | 82,337 |
| Tampa, FL | 44 mi | $43.50/hr | 414,547 |
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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 Sarasota, FL?
Dental Hygienists in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metro area have a median pay of $47.27 per hour, about $98,320 a year. The middle half earn between $39.95 and $47.54 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Sarasota a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota ranks 96th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 62nd of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Sarasota 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 Sarasota in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Sarasota County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
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Your Hygienist pay reportSarasota, 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
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