How much does a dental hygienist make in Florida?
$91,980a year
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists in Florida. That is $44.22 an hour or $7,665 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.22
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 11,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,960Median: $91,980Highest 10%: $99,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,960 | $36.52 | |
| 25th | $80,190 | $38.55 | |
| Median | $91,980 | $44.22 | |
| 75th | $96,060 | $46.18 | |
| 90th | $99,040 | $47.62 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Naples, FL | $100,100 |
| North Port, FL | $95,930 |
| Tampa, FL | $95,870 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $95,400 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $94,960 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $94,740 |
| Sebastian, FL | $94,490 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $94,060 |
| Lakeland, FL | $93,080 |
| Wildwood, FL | $92,900 |
| Orlando, FL | $92,560 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $91,120 |
| Crestview, FL | $88,030 |
| Panama City, FL | $87,360 |
| Gainesville, FL | $84,750 |
| Ocala, FL | $83,260 |
| Miami, FL | $82,780 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $81,810 |
| Pensacola, FL | $81,780 |
| Sebring, FL | $80,590 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $79,520 |
| Deltona, FL | $79,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental hygienists.
| 31. Nebraska | $92,580 |
| 32. Indiana | $92,330 |
| 33. South Dakota | $92,210 |
| 34. Florida | $91,980 |
| 35. Utah | $91,120 |
| 36. North Dakota | $90,530 |
| 37. Ohio | $88,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $44.22 ($91,980 a year).
Do dental hygienists make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $91,980 against $98,100 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Florida rank for dental hygienist pay?
Florida ranks 34 of 50 states.
Which city in Florida pays dental hygienists the most?
Naples-Marco Island, FL, with a median of $100,100 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.