Dental Assistant salary in Florida
Dental Assistants in Florida earn a median of $22.63 per hour, about $47,060 a year, in line with the U.S. median of $22.74. The middle half earn between $19.65 and $23.86 per hour. The highest median among Florida metro areas is in Naples-Marco Island, FL, at $28.61 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $22.63median pay per hour
- $47,060median pay per year
- 23,020dental assistants employed in Florida
- #25of 50 states by median pay
Dental Assistant pay in Florida: percentiles
| Level | Florida per hour | Florida per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.99 | $37,420 | $17.40 |
| Lower quartile | $19.65 | $40,870 | $19.00 |
| Median | $22.63 | $47,060 | $22.74 |
| Upper quartile | $23.86 | $49,630 | $27.36 |
| Top 10% | $27.86 | $57,950 | $29.70 |
Dental Assistant pay by metro area in Florida
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Florida median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $28.61 | $59,520 | 510 | 26% above | $27.72 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $23.44 | $48,760 | 1,210 | 4% above | $22.89 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $23.05 | $47,940 | 3,000 | 2% above | $22.85 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $22.84 | $47,500 | 2,980 | 1% above | $22.52 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $22.83 | $47,480 | 2,020 | 1% above | $22.95 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $22.40 | $46,580 | 710 | 1% below | $22.40 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $22.38 | $46,560 | 170 | 1% below | $22.26 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $22.19 | $46,150 | 250 | 2% below | $22.87 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | $22.16 | $46,080 | 150 | 2% below | $22.78 |
| Gainesville, FL | $22.05 | $45,860 | 360 | 3% below | $22.79 |
| Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $21.98 | $45,720 | 90 | 3% below | — |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $21.91 | $45,570 | 460 | 3% below | $22.42 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $21.89 | $45,520 | 7,190 | 3% below | $19.18 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $21.57 | $44,870 | 470 | 5% below | $22.20 |
| Ocala, FL | $21.50 | $44,720 | 330 | 5% below | $22.58 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $21.46 | $44,630 | 390 | 5% below | $21.41 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $21.20 | $44,090 | 610 | 6% below | $21.34 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $21.16 | $44,000 | 800 | 6% below | $20.67 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $21.16 | $44,020 | 70 | 6% below | $22.64 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $20.24 | $42,090 | 320 | 11% below | $21.55 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $18.87 | $39,240 | 200 | 17% below | — |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
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What employers are posting in Florida
- 123roles with published pay
- $21.62median pay per hour
- $18–$25typical published range
- 5employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Dental | 84 | $20.50 |
| PDS Health | 25 | $21.88 |
| Smile Brands | 8 | $23.75 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 3 | $25.11 |
| ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers | 3 | $27 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 123 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a dental assistant make in Florida?
The median is $22.63 per hour, about $47,060 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $17.99 and the top 10% earn over $27.86 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Florida city pays dental assistants the most?
Among Florida metro areas, Naples-Marco Island, FL has the highest median at $28.61 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Florida rank for dental assistant pay?
Florida ranks 25th of 50 states by median dental assistant pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- ClearChoice Dental Implant CentersThe Villages, FL · 3 postings$27.00/ hr$26–$33
- Veterans Health AdministrationBay Pines, FL · 3 postings$25.11/ hr$22–$34
- Smile BrandsSarasota, FL · 8 postings$23.75/ hr$21–$26
- PDS HealthWildwood, FL · 25 postings$21.88/ hr$17–$27
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123 Dental Assistant postings with published pay in Florida, 56 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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