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
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Top companies for Dental Hygienists in Florida
Highest paying cities for Dental Hygienists in Florida
Lakeland, FL
59 salaries reported
Fort Myers, FL
90 salaries reported
Jacksonville, FL
182 salaries reported
Naples, FL
131 salaries reported
Tampa, FL
125 salaries reported
Orlando, FL
95 salaries reported
Fort Lauderdale, FL
50 salaries reported
Port Saint Lucie, FL
105 salaries reported
Miami, FL
84 salaries reported
Where can a Dental Hygienist earn more?
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Dental Hygienists
Chiropractic License
earn +19.10% moreThe 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.
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More critical skills and qualifications that pay well
Salaries by qualifications
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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.