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Dental hygienist salary in Florida

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$91,980median pay per year in Florida, or $44.22 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $75,960lowest 10% earn less
  2. $80,19025th percentile
  3. $91,980median
  4. $96,06075th percentile
  5. $99,040top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $98,100[3]

The median pay for dental hygienists in Florida was $91,980 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $6,120 lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in FL
11,980[4]
Rank by median pay
34 of 50[5]
Compared with US median
−6.2%[6]

How much do dental hygienists make in Florida?

The median is the middle point. Half of dental hygienists in Florida earned more than $91,980 a year, which is $44.22 an hour, and half earned less[1]. The average was a bit lower at $88,320[7]. Across the US, the median was $98,100, so Florida sits 6.2% below it[6]. Florida's median for this job was also $44,100 higher than the median for all jobs in the state, which was $47,880[8].

At the low end, the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $75,960 a year[2]. At the high end, the highest-paid 10% earned more than $99,040[2]. The middle half of workers fell between $80,190 and $96,060[2].

Pay differs by metro area. Naples-Marco Island had the highest median in Florida at $100,140[9]. Among the metros with the most dental hygienist jobs, North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota had a median of $95,930[10]. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater was at $95,870[10]. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach was at $82,780[10]. OEWS counts wage and salary workers only. It leaves out the self-employed and does not include bonuses or the cost of benefits like health insurance[11].

Florida vs US pay

Pay for dental hygienists in Florida next to the national figures[1][3].

FLUS
Median per year$91,980[1]$98,100[3]
Median per hour$44.22[1]$47.16[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$75,960[2]$74,880[12]
Top 10% earn more than$99,040[2]$126,050[12]
Jobs11,980[4]222,740[3]

Pay by metro area in Florida

Metro areas in Florida with the most jobs for dental hygienists, and the median pay in each[10].

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL[10]$82,7803,460
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL$95,8701,670
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$92,5601,490
Jacksonville, FL$94,9601,110
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL$95,930610
Port St. Lucie, FL$94,060440
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL$95,400390
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$91,120350

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for dental hygienists in the states that border Florida, highest first[13].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Georgia[13]$95,4907,440
Alabama$61,1603,170

Median pay for dental hygienists in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for dental hygienists are projected to grow 8% from 2025 to 2035[14]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: associate's degree[15].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does a dental hygienist make in Florida?
The median was $91,980 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $88,320[7].
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in Florida?
The median was $44.22 an hour[1]. The hourly wage at the 10th percentile was $36.52 and at the 90th percentile it was $47.61[16].
Which city in Florida pays dental hygienists the most?
Naples-Marco Island had the highest median annual wage at $100,140[9].
Is Florida a good state for dental hygienists?
Florida had the 34th highest median annual wage for dental hygienists out of 49 states and DC with a published median[5]. Its median was 6.2% below the US median[6].
What do you need to become a dental hygienist in Florida?
Across the US, the typical education needed for entry is an associate's degree, with no work experience or on-the-job training[15]. This is a US figure, not specific to Florida.

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Dental Hygienists in Florida was $91,980 per year and $44.22 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Dental Hygienists in Florida: 10th percentile $75,960, 25th percentile $80,190, 75th percentile $96,060, 90th percentile $99,040. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Dental Hygienists in the US as a whole was $98,100 per year and $47.16 per hour, with about 222,740 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 11,980 people worked as Dental Hygienists in Florida (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Florida had the 34th highest median annual wage for Dental Hygienists out of the 49 states and DC with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Dental Hygienists in Florida ($91,980) was $6,120 (6.2%) lower than the US median ($98,100). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Dental Hygienists in Florida was $88,320 per year and $42.46 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Dental Hygienists in Florida was $44,100 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($47,880). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 22 metro areas in or partly in Florida with a published median for Dental Hygienists, Naples-Marco Island, FL had the highest median annual wage, $100,140. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Dental Hygienists in the US: 10th percentile $74,880, 25th percentile $83,570, 75th percentile $108,480, 90th percentile $126,050. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Dental Hygienists in states that border Florida (highest first): Georgia $95,490; Alabama $61,160. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Dental Hygienists is projected to grow 8% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 15,000 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Dental Hygienists: education needed for entry: Associate's degree; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: None. BLS Employment Projections
  16. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Dental Hygienists in Florida: 10th percentile $36.52, 25th percentile $38.56, 75th percentile $46.18, 90th percentile $47.61. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Florida. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.