How much does a dentist make in Florida?
$174,900a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in Florida. That is $84.09 an hour or $14,580 a month.
- Hourly
- $84.09
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 9,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $98,680Median: $174,900Highest 10%: $314,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $98,680 | $47.44 | |
| 25th | $128,400 | $61.75 | |
| Median | $174,900 | $84.09 | |
| 75th | $230,000 | $110.57 | |
| 90th | $314,900 | $151.38 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| North Port, FL | $241,900 |
| Orlando, FL | $212,300 |
| Lakeland, FL | $205,300 |
| Ocala, FL | $204,000 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $200,000 |
| Gainesville, FL | $184,200 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $179,000 |
| Sebastian, FL | $174,900 |
| Miami, FL | $172,200 |
| Panama City, FL | $172,200 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $171,200 |
| Wildwood, FL | $170,200 |
| Deltona, FL | $166,900 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $166,800 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $165,400 |
| Pensacola, FL | $165,000 |
| Crestview, FL | $163,700 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $163,500 |
| Tampa, FL | $159,300 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $154,900 |
| Naples, FL | $130,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dentists.
| 17. Nebraska | $179,800 |
| 18. Arkansas | $178,900 |
| 19. New Hampshire | $177,500 |
| 20. Florida | $174,900 |
| 21. New Jersey | $171,300 |
| 22. Louisiana | $170,800 |
| 23. West Virginia | $170,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $84.09 ($174,900 a year).
Do dentists make more in Florida than the national average?
Yes: $174,900 against $171,000 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Florida rank for dentist pay?
Florida ranks 20 of 47 states.
Which city in Florida pays dentists the most?
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL, with a median of $241,900 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.