Scope of practice — what a dental assistant may do, and under what level of supervision — is set by state law and changes over time, so verify current rules with the board before relying on them.

Florida Board of Dentistry · Last verified: September 2026

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Salary data

Dental Assistant Salary in Florida

Statewide Florida figures for dental assistants.

Florida median

$47,620

BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025

Florida range

$45,120–$54,690

vs. national

-1%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Florida

94 employers have 315 open dental assistant roles in Florida, led by Heartland Dental with 147 openings.

Heartland Dental147 open Pacific Dental Services57 open Sage Dental7 open Smile Brands5 open Great Expressions Dental Centers4 open Western Dental / Sonrava Health3 open Coast Dental2 open Enable Dental2 open

Dental Assistant Jobs by City in Florida

Orlando (14)Naples (13)Sarasota (12)Jacksonville (11)Tampa (10)Lutz (9)Clearwater (7)Fort Myers (7)Miami (6)Ocala (6)The Villages (6)Clermont (5)Gainesville (5)Lakeland (5)North Port (5)St. Augustine (5)Tallahassee (5)Apopka (4)Boynton Beach (4)Melbourne (4)Miami Shores (4)Palm Bay (4)Pembroke Pines (4)Bradenton (3)Cape Coral (3)Jupiter (3)Lake Mary (3)Ocoee (3)Palm Beach Gardens (3)Riverview (3)St. Johns (3)St. Petersburg (3)Wildwood (3)Winter Garden (3)Winter Haven (3)Apollo Beach (2)Bonita Springs (2)Brandon (2)Coconut Creek (2)Coral Springs (2)Hialeah (2)Kissimmee (2)Lady Lake (2)Mount Dora (2)New Port Richey (2)Palm Coast (2)Pensacola (2)Ponte Vedra (2)Spring Hill (2)Winter Park (2)Yulee (2)Coral Gables (1)Crystal River (1)Destin (1)Fort Lauderdale (1)Inverness (1)Lakewood Ranch (1)Lecanto (1)Leesburg (1)Maitland (1)Merritt Island (1)Oldsmar (1)Oviedo (1)Pace (1)Parrish (1)Plantation (1)Port Charlotte (1)Port Saint Lucie (1)Rockledge (1)Saint Augustine (1)Sanford (1)St. Cloud (1)Summerfield (1)Venice (1)Vero Beach (1)Wesley Chapel (1)West Melbourne (1)West Palm Beach (1)Boca Raton Daytona Beach Deerfield Beach Delray Beach Doral Englewood Ft. Myers Hollywood Jacksonville Beach Lake City Largo Loxahatchee Middleburg Orange Park Panama City Panama City Beach Punta Gorda Sebastian Stuart Valrico Wellington Windermere

About This Role

A dental assistant supports the dentist chairside with room prep, instruments, imaging, and patient care.

Dental practices across Florida hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many dental assistant jobs are open in Florida right now?

As of November 2026, DentistryHires is showing 315 live dental assistant openings in Florida. They come from 94 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in Florida?

The Florida median for dental assistants is $47,620 a year, -1% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in Florida?

The Florida Board of Dentistry sets the licensing rules for dental assistants in Florida. The summary on this page was last verified in September 2026. See the Florida requirements page for the current rules.

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Florida?

The Florida listings currently come from 94 employers, including Heartland Dental (147), Pacific Dental Services (57), and Sage Dental (7). 91 other employers have openings too.

05Which Florida cities have the most dental assistants openings?

Across the Florida listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Orlando (14), Naples (13), Sarasota (12), Jacksonville (11), and Tampa (10).