Dental Assistants pay in Florida
In Florida, the median pay for dental assistants is $22.89 an hour ($47,620 a year). About 26,620 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($48,070). Florida ranks 28th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dental assistants in Florida
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.17 | $37,800 |
| 25% of workers | $21.69 | $45,120 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.89 | $47,620 |
| 75% of workers | $26.29 | $54,690 |
| 90% of workers | $28.31 | $58,880 |
Dental Assistants pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Naples-Marco Island | $57,260 | 550 |
| Punta Gorda | $51,020 | 200 |
| Jacksonville | $50,270 | 1,850 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $48,190 | 1,170 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $47,860 | 9,180 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $47,400 | 800 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $47,180 | 300 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $46,890 | 3,560 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $46,670 | 580 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $46,480 | 3,260 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor | $46,430 | 220 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach | $46,420 | 180 |
| Port St. Lucie | $46,420 | 530 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $46,370 | 900 |
| Gainesville | $46,340 | 440 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $46,180 | 550 |
| Wildwood-The Villages | $46,120 | 150 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $45,530 | 670 |
| Tallahassee | $45,330 | 340 |
| Sebring | $45,200 | 90 |
| Homosassa Springs | $45,140 | 100 |
| Ocala | $44,900 | 370 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for dental assistants
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +7.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 53,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Florida
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $43,680 |
| Dental Hygienists | $91,980 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $46,380 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $45,760 |
| Surgical Technologists | $62,440 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $46,830 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $45,700 |
| Dental Laboratory Technicians | $59,790 |
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