Dental Assistants Salary in Florida
Ranked #29 of 50 · FL
3.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $48,500 ≈ $23/hr
Median annual salary $47,620
Employment 26,620
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,800P25 $45,120 Median $47,620P75 $54,690P90 $58,880
About 80% of dental assistantss in Florida earn between $37,800 and $58,880. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean dental assistants salary in Florida is $48,500, about 3.4% below the U.S. average ($50,200). That works out to roughly $23/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Florida
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $57,260 | $56,640 | 550 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $51,020 | $49,110 | 200 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $50,270 | $49,550 | 1,850 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $48,190 | $51,870 | 1,170 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $47,860 | $48,630 | 9,180 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $47,400 | $49,880 | 800 |
| South Florida nonmetropolitan area | $47,390 | $48,320 | 130 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $47,180 | $49,570 | 300 |