Scope of practice — what a dental hygienist 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 Hygienist Salary in Florida

Statewide Florida figures for dental hygienists.

Florida median

$91,980

BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1292), May 2025

Florida range

$80,190–$96,060

vs. national

-6%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Hygienists in Florida

75 employers have 191 open dental hygienist roles in Florida, led by Heartland Dental with 64 openings.

Heartland Dental64 open Coast Dental15 open Pacific Dental Services11 open Sage Dental9 open Coast Dental and Orthodontics8 open Smile Brands4 open Aspen Dental3 open PDS Health3 open

Dental Hygienist Jobs by City in Florida

Orlando (10)Sarasota (8)Melbourne (6)Jacksonville (5)Kissimmee (5)St. Petersburg (5)Gainesville (4)Ocala (4)Boynton Beach (3)Brandon (3)Jupiter (3)Largo (3)Merritt Island (3)North Port (3)Oldsmar (3)Spring Hill (3)Tampa (3)The Villages (3)Wildwood (3)Boca Raton (2)Bonita Springs (2)Clearwater (2)Deerfield Beach (2)Fort Lauderdale (2)Inverness (2)Lakewood Ranch (2)Loxahatchee (2)Lutz (2)Maitland (2)Naples (2)Palm Beach Gardens (2)Palm Coast (2)Panama City Beach (2)Parrish (2)Pensacola (2)Riverview (2)Rockledge (2)Saint Augustine (2)Tallahassee (2)Venice (2)West Melbourne (2)Winter Haven (2)Yulee (2)Bradenton (1)Cape Coral (1)Clermont (1)Coral Springs (1)Destin (1)Englewood (1)Fort Myers (1)Ft. Myers (1)Lady Lake (1)Lecanto (1)Miami (1)Mount Dora (1)Oviedo (1)Panama City (1)Port Saint Lucie (1)St. Augustine (1)Stuart (1)Summerfield (1)Valrico (1)Vero Beach (1)Wellington (1)West Palm Beach (1)Windermere (1)Winter Park (1)Apollo Beach Apopka Coconut Creek Coral Gables Crystal River Daytona Beach Delray Beach Doral Hialeah Hollywood Jacksonville Beach Lake City Lake Mary Lakeland Leesburg Miami Shores Middleburg New Port Richey Ocoee Orange Park Pace Palm Bay Pembroke Pines Plantation Ponte Vedra Port Charlotte Punta Gorda Sanford Sebastian St. Cloud St. Johns Wesley Chapel Winter Garden

About This Role

A registered dental hygienist (RDH) performs cleanings, periodontal therapy, x-rays, and preventive care under a dentist's practice.

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

Learn more about the dental hygienist career path →

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 191 live dental hygienist openings in Florida. They come from 75 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental hygienist earn in Florida?

The Florida median for dental hygienists is $91,980 a year, -6% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1292), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental hygienist need in Florida?

The Florida Board of Dentistry sets the licensing rules for dental hygienists 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 hygienists in Florida?

The Florida listings currently come from 75 employers, including Heartland Dental (64), Coast Dental (15), and Pacific Dental Services (11). 72 other employers have openings too.

05Which Florida cities have the most dental hygienists openings?

Across the Florida listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Orlando (10), Sarasota (8), Melbourne (6), Jacksonville (5), and Kissimmee (5).