How much does a dental assistant make in Florida?
$47,620a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in Florida. That is $22.89 an hour or $3,968 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.89
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 26,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,800Median: $47,620Highest 10%: $58,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,800 | $18.17 | |
| 25th | $45,120 | $21.69 | |
| Median | $47,620 | $22.89 | |
| 75th | $54,690 | $26.29 | |
| 90th | $58,880 | $28.31 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Naples, FL | $57,260 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $51,020 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $50,270 |
| North Port, FL | $48,190 |
| Miami, FL | $47,860 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $47,400 |
| Crestview, FL | $47,180 |
| Tampa, FL | $46,890 |
| Lakeland, FL | $46,670 |
| Orlando, FL | $46,480 |
| Sebastian, FL | $46,430 |
| Panama City, FL | $46,420 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $46,420 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $46,370 |
| Gainesville, FL | $46,340 |
| Pensacola, FL | $46,180 |
| Wildwood, FL | $46,120 |
| Deltona, FL | $45,530 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $45,330 |
| Sebring, FL | $45,200 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $45,140 |
| Ocala, FL | $44,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental assistants.
| 25. Pennsylvania | $47,930 |
| 26. South Dakota | $47,900 |
| 27. Kentucky | $47,730 |
| 28. Florida | $47,620 |
| 29. Delaware | $47,600 |
| 30. Wisconsin | $47,520 |
| 31. South Carolina | $47,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $22.89 ($47,620 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $47,620 against $48,070 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Florida rank for dental assistant pay?
Florida ranks 28 of 50 states.
Which city in Florida pays dental assistants the most?
Naples-Marco Island, FL, with a median of $57,260 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.