SOC 31-9091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dental Assistants — Panama City
Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL · 10 metro areas compared
At $46,420, median pay for Dental Assistants in Panama City, FL tracks the national median of $48,070 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $46,420, median pay for Dental Assistants in Panama City, FL tracks the national median of $48,070 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $44,470 and $48,970. The lowest tenth earn under $37,640, while the highest tenth earn more than $55,160.
Employment stands at 180, or 2.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Naples leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $57,260. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 184th of 302 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,640 | −21.7% |
| 25th | $44,470 | −7.5% |
| Median (50th) | $46,420 | −3.4% |
| 75th | $48,970 | +1.9% |
| 90th | $55,160 | +14.7% |
| Mean | $46,620 | −3.0% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naples | $57,260 | 550 | |
| 2 | Punta Gorda | $51,020 | 200 | |
| 3 | Jacksonville | $50,270 | 1,850 | |
| 4 | North Port | $48,190 | 1,170 | |
| 5 | Miami | $47,860 | 9,180 | |
| 6 | Palm Bay | $47,400 | 800 | |
| 7 | Crestview | $47,180 | 300 | |
| 8 | Tampa | $46,890 | 3,560 | |
| 9 | Lakeland | $46,670 | 580 | |
| 10 | Orlando | $46,480 | 3,260 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Panama City run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $46,420 buys what $44,894 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 6.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,420as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,894US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,420 a year, 3.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,640 to $55,160 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 180 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Naples, at $57,260.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dental Assistants in Panama City, FL?
The median annual wage is $46,420, or $22.32 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $48,070, so pay in Panama City, FL is 3.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Panama City, FL earns more than $55,160 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,640 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Naples, at $57,260 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 180 jobs in this occupation in Panama City, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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