PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dentist – DDS / DMD
Aspen Dental · St. Johns, FL
$300k–$450k/ year
Top 25% pay
Dentist jobs in Winter Haven, FL
The median dentist pay in the Winter Haven area is $81.08 per hour ($168,650 a year), with the typical range running from $63.02 to $99.59. That ranks 172nd of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 171st of 279 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Winter Haven.
- $81.08median pay per hour, Lakeland
- $63–$100typical range per hour
- 190dentists employed in the metro area
- 97cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dentist pay in Winter Haven, FL
The metro median is 4% above the Florida statewide median of $78.30 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 190 dentists, general employed in the Lakeland-Winter Haven metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.99).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $49.05 | $102,020 | 41% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $63.02 | $131,080 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Median | $81.08 | $168,650 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $99.59 | $207,150 | 20% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
How Winter Haven ranks
- 172nd of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 171st of 279 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, 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 Winter Haven
- Overall prices in Lakeland-Winter Haven run 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $81.08 median hour buys what $83.47 buys at the national price level, in line with 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$2,919
- Per year: $145,944
- Per month: $12,162
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Lakeland-Winter Haven 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 Winter Haven as they open.
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Dentist – DDS / DMD
Aspen Dental · Florida
$200k–$300k/ year
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Associate Dentist
Aspen Dental · Tallahassee, FL
$180k–$215k/ year
Dental health shortage areas in Polk County
HRSA lists 5 active dental health shortage designations that include Polk County (5 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.
Dentist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland, FL | 14 mi | $81.08/hr | 124,990 |
| Kissimmee, FL | 26 mi | $75.21/hr | 84,756 |
| St. Cloud, FL | 30 mi | $75.21/hr | 71,036 |
| Clermont, FL | 33 mi | $75.21/hr | 50,851 |
| Orlando, FL | 38 mi | $75.21/hr | 334,854 |
| Ocoee, FL | 39 mi | $75.21/hr | 51,269 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Winter Haven
Winter Haven city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do dentists make in Winter Haven, FL?
Dentists in the Lakeland-Winter Haven metro area have a median pay of $81.08 per hour, about $168,650 a year. The middle half earn between $63.02 and $99.59 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Winter Haven a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Lakeland-Winter Haven ranks 171st of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 172nd of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Winter Haven 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 Winter Haven in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 5 active dental health shortage designations that include Polk 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 Winter Haven?
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Your Dentist pay reportWinter Haven, FL · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
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
- Dentist – DDS / DMDPermanent$300k–$450k/ year
- Dentist – DDS / DMDPermanent$200k–$300k/ year
+ 1 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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