FL · Tampa · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Specialist jobs in Tampa, FL

1 open role with published pay is listed for Tampa and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Tampa.

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PermanentPosted 21 days ago

Endodontist

Dental Care Alliance · Largo, FL

$300k–$450k/ year
  • FULL_TIME
  • Req 36499
Top 25% pay
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What your pay buys in Tampa

  • 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).

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.

Dental health shortage areas in Hillsborough County

HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Hillsborough County (3 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 Specialist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Pinellas Park, FL16 mi—53,503
St. Petersburg, FL17 mi—267,102
Sarasota, FL44 mi—57,764
Kissimmee, FL69 mi—84,756

Dental Specialist jobs in Florida · Dental Specialist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Florida

Active dental 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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Other healthcare roles in Tampa

Tampa city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

Who is hiring dental specialists in Tampa?

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 Tampa.

Do I need a Florida license to work in Tampa as a dental specialist?

Active dental 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 Tampa in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Hillsborough County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

Does Valorem Health place dental specialists in Tampa?

Yes. We place healthcare staff in Tampa and across Florida. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Tampa.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Modis Payroll, LLCTrinity, FL · 1 wage offer$146.63/ hr$120–$173
  • Baptist Health South Florida, Inc.Miami, FL · 1 wage offer$132.21/ hr$132–$132
  • Dental Care AllianceWheat Ridge, CO · 1 posting$168.27/ hr$144–$192
  • PDS HealthAvondale, AZ · 1 posting$164.66/ hr$132–$197

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings. Request your Florida list

2What they are offering now

Low$110Median$144.23High$195

13 Dental Specialist postings with published pay in the US, 10 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 1 Dental Specialist roles

  1. EndodontistPermanent
    $300k–$450k/ year
    Dental Care Alliance · Largo, FL · posted 21 days ago

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