Dental Assistants pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for dental assistants is $23.28 an hour ($48,430 a year). About 3,210 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($48,070). Iowa ranks 21st of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dental assistants in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.92 | $39,360 |
| 25% of workers | $22.11 | $45,990 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.28 | $48,430 |
| 75% of workers | $27.70 | $57,620 |
| 90% of workers | $28.65 | $59,580 |
Dental Assistants pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $50,020 | 660 |
| Iowa City | $49,230 | 280 |
| Ames | $49,140 | 110 |
| Sioux City | $48,590 | 190 |
| Cedar Rapids | $48,310 | 370 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $47,970 | 170 |
| Dubuque | $47,850 | 160 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $47,410 | 380 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for dental assistants
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +7.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 53,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Iowa
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $45,480 |
| Dental Hygienists | $84,010 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $47,910 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $45,560 |
| Surgical Technologists | $60,540 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $44,030 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $35,720 |
| Phlebotomists | $38,240 |
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