Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Gainesville
The median dental assistant earns $46,340 a year in the Gainesville metro, with the middle half between $45,330 and $48,600.[1]
25th percentile
$45,330
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$46,340
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$48,600
Upper end of the middle half
Gainesville runs about 3% lower than the Florida median and ranks 15th of 22 Florida metros. It is about 4% lower than the national median.
Gainesville pay range vs. Florida and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Florida annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,470 | $37,800 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $45,330 | $45,120 | $44,340 |
| Median | $46,340 | $47,620 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $48,600 | $54,690 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $56,980 | $58,880 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $47,310 | $48,500 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Gainesville: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Gainesville?
The median dental assistant salary in the Gainesville metro area is $46,340, with the middle half earning between $45,330 and $48,600 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $37,470 at the 10th percentile to $56,980 at the 90th.
Is Gainesville higher or lower than the rest of Florida?
Gainesville runs about 3% lower than the Florida state median for dental assistants. It ranks 15th of 22 Florida metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Gainesville compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Gainesville is about 4% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Gainesville area?
BLS estimates 440 dental assistants were employed in the Gainesville metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.14, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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