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Dental Assistant Salary in Florida

Median Annual in Florida
$47,620/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.89/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Florida

groups Employed in FL
26,620
public U.S. Median
$48,070
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$46,048 #42 of 50

Dental Assistant pay in Florida, explained

Dental assistants in Florida earn a median of $47,620 per year ($22.89 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $48,070. Entry-level workers earn around $37,800, while the most experienced dental assistants reach about $58,880. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Florida.

Is $47,620 good pay in Florida?

Adjusted for Florida's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $47,620 is worth about $46,048 in national buying power — ranking Florida #42 for real pay (vs #28 on the sticker number).

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Dental Assistant pay by experience in Florida

Entry level (10th pct)
$37,800
$18.17/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$47,620
$22.89/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$58,880
$28.31/hr

Dental Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs FL
Florida (here) $47,620 $46,048
Georgia $46,840 $48,643 +$780
Alabama $39,080 $43,998 +$8,540

Dental Assistant in Florida: FAQ

How much do dental assistants make in Florida?

Dental assistants in Florida earn a median of $47,620 per year ($22.89 per hour), compared with $48,070 nationally.

Does Florida pay dental assistants well?

At $47,620, Florida pays 1% below the national median for dental assistants. An estimated 26,620 work in the state.

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