Dental Hygienists Salary in Florida
The median pay for a dental hygienists in Florida is $81,090/year ($38.99/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $73K at the entry level to $97K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Florida. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $81K get you in Florida?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Florida
Entry-level dental hygienists (10th percentile) start around $73K. Mid-career wages sit at $81K. Top earners bring in $97K or more, a $24K spread from bottom to top.
Dental Hygienists salary by metro in Florida
21 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $98K | +21% | 540 |
| Naples-Marco Island | $96K | +18% | 240 |
| Jacksonville | $93K | +14% | 730 |
| Wildwood-The Villages | $91K | +13% | 70 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $90K | +12% | 2,410 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor | $87K | +7% | 110 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $84K | +4% | 510 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $83K | +2% | 1,620 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $82K | +2% | 130 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach | $81K | -0% | 90 |
| Homosassa Springs | $81K | -1% | 40 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $80K | -1% | 260 |
| Ocala | $80K | -1% | 160 |
| Punta Gorda | $80K | -1% | 110 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $80K | -2% | 270 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $80K | -2% | 460 |
| Gainesville | $79K | -3% | 190 |
| Port St. Lucie | $79K | -3% | 380 |
| Tallahassee | $79K | -3% | 170 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $78K | -4% | 4,620 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $76K | -6% | 310 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do dental hygienists make in Florida?
The median is $81,090 a year, that works out to about $39 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $73,210, and experienced dental hygienists can clear $97,080. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $81K enough to live in Florida?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,453/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 30.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a dental hygienists salary go in Florida?
Florida has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median dental hygienists salary is worth about $82,258 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do dental hygienists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.