PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Registered Dental Hygienist
PDS Health · Brooksville, FL
$40.00–$55.00/ hour
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Dental Hygienist jobs in St. Petersburg, FL
Pay for dental hygienists in the St. Petersburg area centers on $43.50 per hour, or about $90,490 a year. The lower quarter earns under $38.58 and the upper quarter over $45.50. That ranks 135th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 185th of 332 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for St. Petersburg and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near St. Petersburg.
- $43.50median pay per hour, Tampa
- $39–$46typical range per hour
- 2,410dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 12% above the Florida statewide median of $38.99 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 2,410 dental hygienists employed in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro area, 1.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.18).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $37.91 | $78,850 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.58 | $80,250 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Median | $43.50 | $90,490 | 4% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $45.50 | $94,640 | in line with U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $46.21 | $96,120 | 2% above U.S. median |
How St. Petersburg ranks
- 135th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 185th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th 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 St. Petersburg
- Overall prices in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater run 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 26% above the U.S. average (index 125.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $43.50 median hour buys what $43.12 buys at the national price level, 5% 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 St. Petersburg paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,566
- Per year: $78,300
- Per month: $6,525
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Pinellas County
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Pinellas County (3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinellas Park, FL | 8 mi | $43.50/hr | 53,503 |
| Largo, FL | 13 mi | $43.50/hr | 82,337 |
| Bradenton, FL | 19 mi | $47.27/hr | 58,184 |
| Sarasota, FL | 30 mi | $47.27/hr | 57,764 |
| Lakeland, FL | 47 mi | $38.68/hr | 124,990 |
| North Port, FL | 56 mi | $47.27/hr | 92,875 |
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 St. Petersburg, FL?
Dental Hygienists in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro area have a median pay of $43.50 per hour, about $90,490 a year. The middle half earn between $38.58 and $45.50 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is St. Petersburg a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater ranks 185th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 135th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental hygienists in St. Petersburg?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near St. Petersburg.
Do I need a Florida license to work in St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Pinellas 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 St. Petersburg?
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Your Hygienist pay reportSt. Petersburg, 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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