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

61 employers have 137 open dental hygienist roles in Florida, led by Heartland Dental with 51 openings.

Heartland Dental51 open Pacific Dental Services19 open Coast Dental5 open DentaLuxe2 open Ormond Beach Periodontics and Implant Dentistry2 open Smile Brands2 open Star Dental Partners2 open Aesthetic Dental1 open

Dental Hygienist Jobs by City in Florida

St. Petersburg (8)Jacksonville (7)Ocala (5)Orlando (5)Port Charlotte (5)Bradenton (4)Sarasota (4)Inverness (3)Palm Coast (3)Panama City Beach (3)Boca Raton (2)Brandon (2)Cape Coral (2)Clearwater (2)Crystal River (2)Jupiter (2)Kissimmee (2)Lecanto (2)Melbourne (2)Naples (2)Palm Bay (2)Rockledge (2)The Villages (2)Vero Beach (2)Apopka (1)Boynton Beach (1)Coral Gables (1)Destin (1)Fort Lauderdale (1)Fort Myers (1)Lady Lake (1)Merritt Island (1)Miami (1)Middleburg (1)Mount Dora (1)New Port Richey (1)North Port (1)Orange Park (1)Oviedo (1)Palm Beach Gardens (1)Panama City (1)Plantation (1)Punta Gorda (1)Riverview (1)Saint Augustine (1)Sebastian (1)St. Augustine (1)St. Johns (1)Tallahassee (1)Venice (1)Wellington (1)Wesley Chapel (1)Wildwood (1)Winter Park (1)Apollo Beach Bonita Springs Clermont Coconut Creek Coral Springs Daytona Beach Deerfield Beach Delray Beach Doral Englewood Ft. Myers Gainesville Hialeah Hollywood Jacksonville Beach Lake City Lake Mary Lakeland Lakewood Ranch Largo Leesburg Loxahatchee Lutz Maitland Miami Shores Ocoee Oldsmar Pace Parrish Pembroke Pines Pensacola Ponte Vedra Port Saint Lucie Sanford Spring Hill St. Cloud Stuart Summerfield Tampa Valrico West Melbourne West Palm Beach Windermere Winter Garden Winter Haven Yulee

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.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

As of November 2026, DentistryHires is showing 137 live dental hygienist openings in Florida. They come from 61 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 61 employers, including Heartland Dental (51), Pacific Dental Services (19), and Coast Dental (5). 58 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 St. Petersburg (8), Jacksonville (7), Ocala (5), Orlando (5), and Port Charlotte (5).