Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Practice Administrator Salary in Florida
The median dental practice administrator earns $120,360 a year in Florida ($57.86 an hour), with the middle half earning between $92,540 and $160,440.[1]
25th percentile
$92,540
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$120,360
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$160,440
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $120,360 per year or $57.86/hr at the median. Florida runs about 3% 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 practice administrators 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 | $33.61 | $69,910 | $35.29 | $73,390 |
| 25th percentile | $44.49 | $92,540 | $45.53 | $94,700 |
| Median | $57.86 | $120,360 | $59.55 | $123,860 |
| 75th percentile | $77.14 | $160,440 | $79.85 | $166,100 |
| 90th percentile | $102.53 | $213,260 | $107.86 | $224,340 |
| Mean (average) | $65.10 | $135,410 | $67.77 | $140,970 |
How many dental practice administrators work in Florida
42,700
4.30
1.12
How Florida compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $120,360 in Florida vs. $123,860 nationally, $3,500 (3%) lower.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $69,910 vs. $73,390, 5% lower.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $213,260 vs. $224,340, 5% lower.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 31.9% in Florida vs. 23.2% nationally.
Dental Practice Administrator 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $128,770 | $98,070–$164,520 | 12,290 |
| Gainesville | $126,440 | $99,480–$158,120 | 800 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $124,980 | $88,320–$163,690 | 7,000 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $122,770 | $88,440–$161,710 | 1,460 |
| Naples-Marco Island | $122,010 | $89,090–$155,080 | 620 |
| Jacksonville | $121,660 | $92,100–$163,440 | 3,140 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $109,960 | $89,140–$144,290 | 1,490 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $109,390 | $89,770–$140,410 | 5,180 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor | $107,910 | $83,190–$135,300 | 260 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $107,300 | $81,080–$137,650 | 930 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $106,970 | $85,810–$134,620 | 370 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $106,810 | $82,980–$131,360 | 1,160 |
| Sebring | $106,480 | $80,400–$139,830 | 140 |
| Punta Gorda | $106,070 | $83,110–$136,920 | 260 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $105,140 | $89,570–$129,000 | 940 |
| Port St. Lucie | $104,760 | $80,800–$128,440 | 650 |
| Wildwood-The Villages | $104,760 | $82,410–$143,000 | 250 |
| Tallahassee | $104,000 | $88,410–$133,460 | 960 |
| Homosassa Springs | $103,400 | $80,420–$129,040 | 180 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $103,230 | $85,840–$135,660 | 1,050 |
| Ocala | $101,020 | $76,000–$124,800 | 490 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach | $100,760 | $82,680–$139,830 | 340 |
Job outlook for dental practice administrators in Florida
Florida's official long-term projections expect employment of dental practice administrators to grow 31.9% over 2024–2034, from 43,490 to 57,350 jobs, with about 4,890 openings a year.[3] The national projection for the same period is 23.2%.
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 practice administrator pay in Florida
Pay for a dental practice administrator 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 Practice Administrator salary in Florida: FAQ
How much do dental practice administrators make in Florida?
The median annual wage for dental practice administrators in Florida was $120,360 ($57.86 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $92,540 and $160,440. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $69,910 and the top 10% earned over $213,260.
Do dental practice administrators in Florida earn more than the national median?
No. The Florida median of $120,360 is lower than the U.S. median of $123,860. That is $3,500 (3%) lower. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which Florida metro area pays dental practice administrators the most?
Among the 22 Florida metro areas with published BLS data, Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach has the highest median at $128,770 a year. Panama City-Panama City Beach has the lowest, at $100,760.
How many dental practice administrators work in Florida?
BLS estimates 42,700 dental practice administrators were employed in Florida in May 2025. That is 4.30 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 1.12, meaning the role is more concentrated than the national average.
Is demand for dental practice administrators growing in Florida?
Florida's official long-term projections expect employment of dental practice administrators to grow 31.9% over 2024–2034, from 43,490 to 57,350 jobs. That works out to about 4,890 openings a year, including replacements for people who leave the field. The national projection for the same period is 23.2%.
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Sources
- 1.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: Medical and Health Services Managers (11-9111), 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 and Health Services Managers