Dental Assistants Salary in Ocala, FL

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

Median annual salary $44,720 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.50
10th percentile $35,300
90th percentile $54,460
Employed locally 330
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,300
    25th
    $37,780
    50th (median)
    $44,720
    75th
    $46,530
    90th
    $54,460

    Ocala economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 76% Median Dental Assistants salary is 24% 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 Ocala, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $35,660
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $31,410
    Medical Assistants $36,920
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $34,310
    Physical Therapist Assistants $62,620
    Phlebotomists $37,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Ocala?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Ocala, FL is $21.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.62 or more per hour.

    Is Ocala above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Ocala, FL is 5.5% 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 Ocala?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,300 per year in Ocala, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,780.