verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Dentist Salary in Florida

Median Annual in Florida
$174,900/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$84.09/hr
▲ 2% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Florida

groups Employed in FL
9,320
public U.S. Median
$170,950
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$169,126 #29 of 47

Dentist pay in Florida, explained

Dentists in Florida earn a median of $174,900 per year ($84.09 per hour), which is 2% above the national median of $170,950. Entry-level workers earn around $98,680, while the most experienced dentists reach about $314,860. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Florida.

Is $174,900 good pay in Florida?

Adjusted for Florida's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $174,900 is worth about $169,126 in national buying power — ranking Florida #29 for real pay (vs #20 on the sticker number).

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Dentist pay by experience in Florida

Entry level (10th pct)
$98,680
$47.44/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$174,900
$84.09/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$314,860
$151.38/hr

Dentist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs FL
Florida (here) $174,900 $169,126
Georgia $206,760 $214,720 −$31,860

Dentist in Florida: FAQ

How much do dentists make in Florida?

Dentists in Florida earn a median of $174,900 per year ($84.09 per hour), compared with $170,950 nationally.

Does Florida pay dentists well?

At $174,900, Florida pays 2% above the national median for dentists. An estimated 9,320 work in the state.

Dentist salary in other states

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