How much do Dental Hygienist make in Florida

How much does a Dental Hygienist make in Florida? The average Dental Hygienist salary in Florida is $73,180 ( $35.18 per hour) as of 2021, but the range typically falls between $63,350 and $77,830. Dental Hygienist salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, as well as years of experience.

All data above was collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and is updated as of May 2021.

How much does a Dental Hygienist make in Florida?

Average base salary

The average salary for a dental hygienist is $36.67 per hour in Florida. 3.5k salaries reported, updated at September 4, 2022.

Salaries by years of experience in Florida

Years of experiencePer hour
Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
3 to 5 years
6 to 9 years
More than 10 years

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Top companies for Dental Hygienists in Florida

Highest paying cities for Dental Hygienists in Florida

  1. Lakeland, FL

    59 salaries reported

  2. Fort Myers, FL

    90 salaries reported

  3. Jacksonville, FL

    182 salaries reported

  1. Naples, FL

    131 salaries reported

  2. Tampa, FL

    125 salaries reported

  3. Orlando, FL

    95 salaries reported

  1. Fort Lauderdale, FL

    50 salaries reported

  2. Port Saint Lucie, FL

    105 salaries reported

  3. Miami, FL

    84 salaries reported

Where can a Dental Hygienist earn more?

Compare salaries for Dental Hygienists in different locations

Best-paid skills and qualifications for Dental Hygienists

Chiropractic License

earn +19.10% more

The jobs requiring this license have decrease by 50.00% since 2018. Dental Hygienists with this license earn +19.10% more than the average base salary, which is $36.67 per hour.

Job Trend
YearNumber of job openings on Indeed requiring this licenseChange from previous year
20132 increase by 2
20146 increase by 200.00%
201518 increase by 200.00%
201630 increase by 66.67%
201740 increase by 33.33%
201832 decrease by 20.00%
201916 decrease by 50.00%

Top companies hiring Dental Hygienists on Indeed

More critical skills and qualifications that pay well

Salaries by qualifications

Top LicensesSalaryJob openingsCompanies
4 jobs 4
2,711 jobs 4,701

Most common benefits for Dental Hygienists

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • AD&D insurance
  • Continuing education credits
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule

  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Pet insurance

  • Professional development assistance
  • Profit sharing
  • Referral program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Safety equipment provided
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Uniform allowance
  • Vision insurance

Salary satisfaction

Based on 273 ratings

67% of Dental Hygienists in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.

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Common questions about salaries for a Dental Hygienist

As a dental hygienist how can I know if I am being paid fairly?

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Do dental hygienists get paid weekly or biweekly?

Payment occurs either weekly or biweekly. Frequency of payment for dental hygienist depends on which state the job is in.

Why do dental hygienists make so much money?

Dentist hygienists earn good money day to day. Often depending on the circumstances, patient fees go up to cover increased overheads.

How do dental hygienists negotiate salary?

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How much does a dental hygienist makes in Florida?

The average Dental Hygienist salary in Florida is $73,180 ( $35.18 per hour) as of 2021, but the range typically falls between $63,350 and $77,830. Dental Hygienist salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, as well as years of experience.

What is the highest paid dental hygienist?

Here are the top five states that pay dental hygienists the highest based on annual mean wage:.
Alaska — $115,050..
California — $109,970..
Washington — $95,450..
Nevada — $89,360..
New Jersey — $88,150..

How much do dental hygienist make in Orlando FL?

The average salary for a dental hygienist is $40.24 per hour in Orlando, FL. 95 salaries reported, updated at August 31, 2022.

Can you make a lot of money as a dental hygienist?

Quebec: According to Indeed Salaries, the average hourly wage for dental hygienists in Quebec is $32.86 per hour .