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Dental Hygienist Salary in Florida

Median Annual in Florida
$91,980/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$44.22/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Florida

groups Employed in FL
11,980
public U.S. Median
$98,100
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$88,943 #42 of 50

Dental Hygienist pay in Florida, explained

Dental hygienists in Florida earn a median of $91,980 per year ($44.22 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $98,100. Entry-level workers earn around $75,960, while the most experienced dental hygienists reach about $99,040. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Florida.

Is $91,980 good pay in Florida?

Adjusted for Florida's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $91,980 is worth about $88,943 in national buying power — ranking Florida #42 for real pay (vs #34 on the sticker number).

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Dental Hygienist pay by experience in Florida

Entry level (10th pct)
$75,960
$36.52/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$91,980
$44.22/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$99,040
$47.62/hr

Dental Hygienist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs FL
Florida (here) $91,980 $88,943
Georgia $95,490 $99,166 −$3,510
Alabama $61,160 $68,856 +$30,820

Dental Hygienist in Florida: FAQ

How much do dental hygienists make in Florida?

Dental hygienists in Florida earn a median of $91,980 per year ($44.22 per hour), compared with $98,100 nationally.

Does Florida pay dental hygienists well?

At $91,980, Florida pays 6% below the national median for dental hygienists. An estimated 11,980 work in the state.

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