salary$82,780 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$76,640per year
Top pay (top 10%)$99,040per year
Jobs in the area3,460people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Boca Raton?
Expensive. Rent of $2,932 a month takes 42.5% of the median dental hygienist salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in Boca Raton, FL?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area is $82,780 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $76,640 and $99,040.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Boca Raton?
Typical rent of $2,932 a month takes 42.5% of the median dental hygienist salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area.