Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Front Office Salary in Florida
The median dental front office earns $41,730 a year in Florida ($20.06 an hour), with the middle half earning between $37,570 and $47,300.[1]
25th percentile
$37,570
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$41,730
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$47,300
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $41,730 per year or $20.06/hr at the median. Florida runs about 9% lower than the national median.
The full pay range in Florida
BLS publishes five points on the pay curve. The 10th percentile is a reasonable read on entry pay, and the 90th shows what the best-paid dental front office staff in Florida earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Florida hourly | Florida annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $17.26 | $35,900 | $17.27 | $35,930 |
| 25th percentile | $18.06 | $37,570 | $18.54 | $38,570 |
| Median | $20.06 | $41,730 | $22.08 | $45,930 |
| 75th percentile | $22.74 | $47,300 | $24.32 | $50,580 |
| 90th percentile | $26.94 | $56,030 | $29.10 | $60,530 |
| Mean (average) | $21.02 | $43,720 | $22.50 | $46,800 |
How many dental front office staff work in Florida
96,000
9.67
1.56
How Florida compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $41,730 in Florida vs. $45,930 nationally, $4,200 (9%) lower.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $35,900 vs. $35,930, about the same.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $56,030 vs. $60,530, 7% lower.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 12.8% in Florida vs. 4.2% nationally.
Dental Front Office pay by metro area in Florida
All 22 Florida metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville | $45,960 | $37,960–$47,420 | 1,650 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $45,490 | $38,970–$48,290 | 3,150 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $45,060 | $38,170–$47,950 | 27,020 |
| Naples-Marco Island | $44,970 | $39,160–$48,170 | 1,370 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $43,880 | $38,690–$47,780 | 3,290 |
| Jacksonville | $43,880 | $38,020–$47,380 | 7,710 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $43,770 | $37,750–$47,120 | 16,350 |
| Port St. Lucie | $41,600 | $37,150–$46,470 | 1,750 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $40,390 | $36,980–$47,150 | 2,510 |
| Punta Gorda | $39,990 | $37,830–$46,220 | 700 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $39,530 | $36,840–$46,040 | 870 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $39,520 | $36,950–$45,020 | 2,470 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $39,520 | $37,220–$46,800 | 13,050 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $38,750 | $36,250–$46,220 | 1,920 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor | $38,310 | $37,300–$46,210 | 630 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $38,300 | $36,860–$45,360 | 2,360 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach | $38,030 | $36,830–$44,120 | 790 |
| Ocala | $37,920 | $35,950–$44,350 | 1,300 |
| Wildwood-The Villages | $37,910 | $36,300–$44,700 | 520 |
| Sebring | $37,500 | $35,270–$39,510 | 430 |
| Tallahassee | $37,200 | $35,020–$42,760 | 1,720 |
| Homosassa Springs | $36,790 | $34,780–$42,480 | 520 |
Job outlook for dental front office staff in Florida
Florida's official long-term projections expect employment of dental front office staff to grow 12.8% over 2024–2034, from 80,630 to 90,920 jobs, with about 9,170 openings a year.[3] The national projection for the same period is 4.2%.
Openings include replacements for people who retire or change careers, which is why they can far exceed net growth. For what this means for hiring, see The dental hiring shortage, by the numbers.
What drives dental front office pay in Florida
Pay for a dental front office depends on experience, setting, and metro. The metro table above shows how much location alone moves the median. Group practices and dental support organizations (DSOs) compete for talent across many locations, and benefits, schedules and bonuses can matter as much as base pay.
Hiring an outside agency is one way practices fill gaps, and it is expensive. See what agencies charge in What dental staffing agencies actually charge.
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Dental Front Office salary in Florida: FAQ
How much do dental front office staff make in Florida?
The median annual wage for dental front office staff in Florida was $41,730 ($20.06 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $37,570 and $47,300. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $35,900 and the top 10% earned over $56,030.
Do dental front office staff in Florida earn more than the national median?
No. The Florida median of $41,730 is lower than the U.S. median of $45,930. That is $4,200 (9%) lower. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which Florida metro area pays dental front office staff the most?
Among the 22 Florida metro areas with published BLS data, Gainesville has the highest median at $45,960 a year. Homosassa Springs has the lowest, at $36,790.
How many dental front office staff work in Florida?
BLS estimates 96,000 dental front office staff were employed in Florida in May 2025. That is 9.67 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 1.56, meaning the role is more concentrated than the national average.
Is demand for dental front office staff growing in Florida?
Florida's official long-term projections expect employment of dental front office staff to grow 12.8% over 2024–2034, from 80,630 to 90,920 jobs. That works out to about 9,170 openings a year, including replacements for people who leave the field. The national projection for the same period is 4.2%.
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Sources
- 1.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (43-6013), national, state and metro estimates
- 2.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 time-series data files (percentiles, employment, location quotients)
- 3.Projections Central, Florida long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants