Dental Assistants Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $45,860 -3% vs national
Median hourly $22.05
10th percentile $35,870
90th percentile $55,900
Employed locally 360
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,870
    25th
    $38,350
    50th (median)
    $45,860
    75th
    $47,890
    90th
    $55,900

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 78% Median Dental Assistants salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dental Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,360
    Minnesota $64,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,600
    Rochester, MN $62,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,700
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,620

    Nearby metros — Dental Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $59,520
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $48,760
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $47,940
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $47,500
    Jacksonville, FL $47,480
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $47,150

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$41,030
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$32,080
    Medical Assistants$38,420
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$42,200
    Phlebotomists$41,320
    Physical Therapist Assistants$64,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Gainesville, FL is $22.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.39 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Gainesville, FL is 3% below the national median of $47,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dental Assistants in Gainesville?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,870 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,350.