The median annual wage for Dental Assistants in Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL is $44,870 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $45,640.
Pay spans roughly $37,560 at the 10th percentile to $57,390 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.57 per hour. An estimated 470 people work as dental assistants in Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL.
| Median (annual) | $44,870 |
| Mean (annual) | $45,640 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.57 |
| 10th percentile | $37,560 |
| 90th percentile | $57,390 |
| Employment | 470 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.