Dental Assistants Salary in South Florida

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Florida nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,150 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.67
10th percentile $37,050
90th percentile $58,170
Employed locally 120
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,050
    25th
    $39,720
    50th (median)
    $47,150
    75th
    $51,150
    90th
    $58,170

    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

    Related occupations in South Florida

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$36,580
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$34,320
    Medical Assistants$38,500
    Massage Therapists$45,600
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36,490
    Physical Therapist Assistants$66,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in South Florida?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in South Florida is $22.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.11 or more per hour.

    Is South Florida above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in South Florida is 0.3% 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 South Florida?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,050 per year in South Florida. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,720.