Dental assistant schools in St. Petersburg, FL
7 schools within 30 miles of St. Petersburg, FL offer dental assistant programs, and the closest is Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg in Saint Petersburg, 2 miles away. Dental assistants in Florida earn a median $47,620 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 7
- Closest
- 2 mi
- Public colleges
- 4
- Median pay in FL
- $47,620
7 dental assistant schools within 30 mi of St. Petersburg, FL
School results
Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg
Saint Petersburg, FL · 2.3 mi · Public
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +18
Concorde Career Institute - Tampa
Tampa, FL · 16 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- +5
Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater
Clearwater, FL · 16 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +3
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Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL · 17 mi · Public
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +22
Manatee Technical College
Bradenton, FL · 24 mi · Public
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
Meridian College
Sarasota, FL · 30 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- +2
What dental assistants earn in Florida
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Dental assistant salary in FloridaHow to become a dental assistant
- Median pay
- $47,620
- $22.89 an hour
- Typical range
- $37,800–$58,880
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in FL
- 26,620
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +7.4%
- 53,000 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the closest dental assistant schools to St. Petersburg?
The closest are Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg (Saint Petersburg, 2 mi), Concorde Career Institute - Tampa (Tampa, 16 mi), and Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater (Clearwater, 16 mi). In total, 7 schools within 30 miles teach dental assistant.
How much do dental assistant programs near St. Petersburg cost?
For the 7 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $1,808 to $29,812. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do dental assistants make near St. Petersburg?
Across Florida, the median pay is $47,620 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay varies by employer, experience and certifications.
How do I choose a dental assistant school in St. Petersburg?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
Dental assistant schools in nearby cities
- Clearwater (17 mi)
- Tampa (17 mi)
- Bradenton (19 mi)
- Plant City (37 mi)
- Venice (47 mi)
- Clermont (77 mi)