Dental Assistants Salary in Florida
Dental Assistants in Florida earn a median of $47,620 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,620
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($48,070)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 26,620
Pay range in Florida
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,800; the top 10% earn over $58,880. Nationally the range is $37,130 to $62,250.
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Dental Assistants pay in Florida
How much do dental assistants make in Florida?
The median is $47,620 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,800 and the top 10% earn over $58,880. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Florida a good state for dental assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 50 (−1% vs. the national median of $48,070). Living costs are not included.