FL · Miami Gardens · Updated October 15, 2026

Dentist jobs in Miami Gardens, FL

Dentists in the Miami Gardens area earn a median of $80.42 per hour, about $167,270 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $59.48 and $100.76. That ranks 183rd of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 244th of 279 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Miami Gardens.

Dentist pay in Miami Gardens, FL

The metro median is 3% above the Florida statewide median of $78.30 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 2,350 dentists, general employed in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.15).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$51.86$107,87038% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$59.48$123,72028% below U.S. median
Median$80.42$167,2703% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$100.76$209,58021% above U.S. median
Top 10%$115+$239,200+38% above U.S. median

How Miami Gardens ranks

  • 183rd of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 244th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th of 19 Florida metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dentists, General (SOC 29-1021), all industries. Figures marked $115+ are the BLS top-coded maximum. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Miami Gardens

  • Overall prices in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach run 14% above the U.S. average (index 114.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 56% above the U.S. average (index 155.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $80.42 median hour buys what $70.45 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$2,895
  • Per year: $144,756
  • Per month: $12,063
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Open Dentist roles in Florida

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Miami Gardens as they open.

PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dentist – DDS / DMD

Aspen Dental · St. Johns, FL

$300k–$450k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-008060
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Associate Dentist

Aspen Dental · Tallahassee, FL

$180k–$215k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-004849
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Dental health shortage areas in Miami-Dade County

HRSA lists 17 active dental health shortage designations that include Miami-Dade County (1 population-group, 16 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.

Dentist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
North Miami, FL6 mi$80.42/hr62,202
Miramar, FL6 mi$80.42/hr143,242

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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.

Florida state guide

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Miami Gardens city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do dentists make in Miami Gardens, FL?

Dentists in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area have a median pay of $80.42 per hour, about $167,270 a year. The middle half earn between $59.48 and $100.76 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Miami Gardens a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach ranks 244th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 183rd of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.

Do I need a Florida license to work in Miami Gardens as a dentist?

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 Miami Gardens in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 17 active dental health shortage designations that include Miami-Dade County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

Does Valorem Health place dentists in Miami Gardens?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Villages Dental Associates, LLCLady Lake, FL · 1 wage offer$153.85/ hr$154–$154
  • Dynamic Dental Health Associates of Florida, P.A.Port Charlotte, FL · 1 wage offer$125.00/ hr$125–$125
  • Aspen DentalSt. Johns, FL · 3 postings$120.19/ hr$87–$216
  • Dynamic Dental Health Associates of Florida, P.A.Sarasota, FL · 1 wage offer$100.00/ hr$100–$100

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

2What they are offering now

Low$87Median$120.19High$216

3 Dentist postings with published pay in Florida, 0 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 Dentist roles

  1. Dentist – DDS / DMDPermanent
    $300k–$450k/ year
    Aspen Dental · St. Johns, FL · posted 30+ days ago
  2. Dentist – DDS / DMDPermanent
    $200k–$300k/ year
    Aspen Dental · Florida · posted 30+ days ago

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