Dental Assistant (DA) in Florida

Dental assistants work chairside with dentists — passing instruments, taking impressions, assisting with X-rays, and keeping patients calm. It's a fast-training career with immediate hire potential.

$45,022 FL Median Salary
8% Growth Rate
9–12 months Training

💰 Dental Assistant (DA) Salary in Florida

Estimated salary range for Dental Assistant (DA)s in Florida, based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost of living.

Entry
$35,000
Median
$45,022
Experienced
$60,000

🎓 Dental Assistant (DA) Licensing in Florida

Credential required: CDA (DANB) — required in most states

Requirements may vary slightly by state. Always verify current licensing requirements with the Florida state licensing board before enrolling.

🏫 Dental Assistant (DA) Programs in Florida

Public State College
⭐ 93

St. Petersburg College

📍 St. Petersburg, FL

Pinellas County's primary college with unique programs including Vet Tech and Funeral Service in addition to allied heal...

Nursing (RN)Veterinary TechnologyDental HygieneDental AssistingFuneral Service
Public Technical College
⭐ 90

Atlantic Technical College

📍 Coconut Creek, FL

Broward County's technical school — one of the most affordable pathways to healthcare and trades certifications in South...

LPNMedical AssistingDental AssistingCNAPharmacy Tech
Public Technical College
⭐ 89

Manatee Technical College

📍 Bradenton, FL

Manatee County's technical school offering some of the most affordable career training in the Tampa Bay region....

LPNMedical AssistingCNADental AssistingHVAC

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