--- title: "Dental Assistant Jobs in Tampa, FL | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/tampa-fl" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T05:20:12.243Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/tampa-fl" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/tampa-fl/data.json"] --- Dental Assistant market brief · Tampa, FL # Dental Assistant Jobs in Tampa, FL 57 dental assistant openings are live in the Tampa, FL area from 18 employers, led by Aspen Dental, AJ & Associates Dental, P.C., and 0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLC. The middle half of posted salaries runs $37,440–$46,280 a year (median $42,640), from the 74% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Tampa%2C+FL)[Browse all Dental Assistant markets](/jobs/dental-assistant) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 57 : Live dental assistant openings currently tracked in the Tampa market. **Companies hiring** : 18 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $42,640 : 74% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/tampa-fl/entry-level)14 jobs Level coverage is 25%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 57 Hiring employers 18 Salary coverage 74% Median experience 2.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 37 9 companies · $41,600 median Established employers 10 5 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $37,440 P50 $42,640 P75 $46,280 P90 $47,840 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live dental assistant listings in Tampa - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Tampa%2C+FL)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare dental assistant opportunities in Tampa, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 57 live roles tracked in this market. - 18 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Tampa%2C+FL)[Compare other markets](/jobs/dental-assistant) ## A practical market plan for Dental Assistant in Tampa Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 57 dental assistant openings across 18 employers establish the current Tampa opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Aspen Dental is one of the most active visible employers, with 14 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Tampa market view into active employers and representative dental assistant openings Employer activity · 18 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Aspen Dental logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Faspendental.com%2Fassets%2Faspenmarketing%2Ffavicons%2Ffavicon-180x180.png&sig=U_nkmgwf9Wdvv1GZ55mgPyMrcKbppFOZCHw77wRKkTA) Aspen DentalStartups & growing teams14Open roles](/company/aspen-dental) AJ & Associates Dental, P.C.Startups & growing teams10Open roles 0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLCStartups & growing teams4Open roles [![Coast Dental logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.coastdental.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2FCoast-Logo-250x34-1.webp) Coast DentalTop of market4Open roles](/company/coast-dental)[![Midwest Dental logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmidwest-dental.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F05%2Fcropped-MWD_web-favicon_184x184-180x180.png&sig=KO2mUYKYw0zVc9_VdWwLQ3oWOBweOZNeAOba4qh7KHU) Midwest DentalEstablished employers4Open roles](/company/midwest-dental) Florida OMFS LLCEmployer profile3Open roles ![GEDC logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dgedc.com%26sz%3D128) GEDCStartups & growing teams3Open roles [![Bay Smiles logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbaysmilesdentistry.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F11%2Ffulllogo_transparent_nobuffer.png&sig=QV7smFevg-IPZMzl6hWQeJlhjVykx_khnFoG-4RmrjY) Bay SmilesEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/bay-smiles) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 57 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Dental AssistantLive role0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLCPalm Harbor, Florida$37,440Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-0036-aspen-dental-associates-of-hudson-valley-pllc-26449a0d-7d28-539c-86e8-e856af09403f)[Dental AssistantLive roleGEDCTampa, Florida$43,680Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-gedc-1d9d1d64-2886-5f68-99a3-15df98494531)[Dental Assistant-Largo (BI-LINGUAL PREFERRED)Live roleCoast DentalLargo, FloridaPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-largo-bi-lingual-preferred-at-coast-dental-0b05402c-0693-5477-9b23-1d498388f897)[Dental Assistant - DunedinLive roleCoast DentalDunedin, FloridaPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-dunedin-at-coast-dental-a91ae542-2937-5f25-a483-bc8ab246eccd)[Dental Assistant - Plant CityLive roleCoast DentalPlant City, FloridaPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-plant-city-at-coast-dental-3785c91e-0b40-53ff-bb51-91d8997b9df0)[Dental Assistant - North LakelandLive roleCoast DentalLakeland, FloridaPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-north-lakeland-at-coast-dental-f15f7c3c-a2fa-54c3-a234-0c6d90152c0a)[Dental AssistantLive role0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLCTampa, Florida$37,440Posted Oct 30, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-0036-aspen-dental-associates-of-hudson-valley-pllc-9c5ea16c-82e4-5756-8aac-2af79bc15f42)[Traveling Orthodontics Dental AssistantLive roleGEDCTampa, Florida$43,680Posted Oct 30, 2026](/job/traveling-orthodontics-dental-assistant-at-gedc-5bcd6f94-bb41-5a4b-ac92-954bb69bc329) #### More dental assistant openings in Tampa - [Dental Assistant · GD PA PLLC](/job/dental-assistant-at-gd-pa-pllc-0a408b7b-2cde-56c8-8ee1-8df94b7c288a) - [Dental Assistant- Specialty · Midwest Dental](/job/dental-assistant-specialty-at-midwest-dental-9c45ccfc-97aa-5ed3-9d8e-7d4765375a4c) - [Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery · Aspen Dental](/job/dental-assistant-oral-surgery-at-aspen-dental-6c5cbda1-441b-50e7-93cf-734e0b7022ea) - [Dental Assistant · Aspen Dental](/job/dental-assistant-at-aspen-dental-3e01347f-1d13-534f-bcff-341a7f62aca1) - [Dental Assistant @ Advanced Dental Care of Riverview · Dental Care Alliance](/job/dental-assistant-advanced-dental-care-of-riverview-at-dental-care-0ab4c589-8ee6-59dd-8fa5-443b630c42b4) - [Dental Assistant · Parkview Dental Partners](/job/dental-assistant-at-parkview-dental-partners-534ab92e-723c-595f-9aa9-cb491820b9de) - [Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions · 0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLC](/job/dental-assistant-expanded-functions-at-0036-aspen-dental-associates-0c8e4650-2486-5f28-8df3-c0c52048ebdf) - [Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions · 0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLC](/job/dental-assistant-expanded-functions-at-0036-aspen-dental-associates-594e0673-78cc-5886-af9e-f024b1aa556d) - [Dental Assistant · AJ & Associates Dental, P.C.](/job/dental-assistant-at-aj-and-associates-dental-p-c-0801ab65-e442-5056-a784-da942c888e82) - [Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions · Aspen Dental](/job/dental-assistant-expanded-functions-at-aspen-dental-21cfc874-545d-5ed1-9214-5d114ecc0921) - [Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions · Aspen Dental](/job/dental-assistant-expanded-functions-at-aspen-dental-7d046965-065a-565a-9279-1982932b78dd) - [Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions · Aspen Dental](/job/dental-assistant-expanded-functions-at-aspen-dental-e9811a3a-c640-53d2-9043-82e212bc335e) - [Dental Assistant · Aspen Dental](/job/dental-assistant-at-aspen-dental-e0d9a954-17a4-57d3-93bc-fe642f433c7f) - [Dental Assistant · Midwest Dental](/job/dental-assistant-at-midwest-dental-e5d27743-2384-5481-bf66-5d74363e087d) - [Travel Dental Assistant · Florida OMFS LLC](/job/travel-dental-assistant-at-florida-omfs-llc-4ddf9bff-2821-5d0f-ad20-bbe3617223a2) - [Expanded Function Dental Assistant · Davis Dental](/job/expanded-function-dental-assistant-at-davis-dental-88572e7b-c5dc-5042-878a-b1071f31d299) [Explore all 57 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Tampa%2C+FL) ## Dental Assistant jobs in Tampa: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many dental assistant jobs are open in Tampa? Metaintro tracks 57 live dental assistant openings from 18 employers in the Tampa, FL area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do dental assistant jobs in Tampa pay? The median posted salary is $42,640 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $37,440 to $46,280. Based on the 74% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for dental assistant jobs in Tampa? Aspen Dental, AJ & Associates Dental, P.C., 0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLC, and Coast Dental have the most open dental assistant roles here right now, out of 18 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Dental Assistant demand around Tampa. 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[Entry-level Dental Assistant](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/tampa-fl/entry-level) ## Labor market data Layoffs, WARN notices and hiring demand beside the Tampa market - [Layoffs trackerEvery tracked layoff, store closure and office mandate, by company.](/layoffs) - [Monthly layoffs reportsEach month's cuts, the companies behind them and the trend.](/layoffs/reports) - [2026 layoffs year in reviewThe year's cuts by month, company, cause and state.](/layoffs/year-in-review/2026) - [WARN notices by stateEvery state's official layoff and plant closing notice list.](/warn-notices) - [Hiring Demand MonitorDaily open jobs at 280,000 employers, from their own career sites.](/data/hiring-demand) - [Job markets by role and cityLive openings, employers and pay for each local market.](/jobs) Built for career movement ## Turn the Tampa dental assistant market into your next move. 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