Dental Assistants Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $48,090 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.12
10th percentile $40,060
90th percentile $59,030
Employed locally 410
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,060
    25th
    $46,550
    50th (median)
    $48,090
    75th
    $56,150
    90th
    $59,030

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 62% Median Dental Assistants salary is 38% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dental Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,360
    Minnesota $64,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,600
    Rochester, MN $62,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,700
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,620

    Nearby metros — Dental Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,080
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $57,590
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $57,340
    District of Columbia $56,500
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $50,200
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $49,570

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,440
    Nursing Assistants $39,260
    Medical Assistants $45,300
    Physical Therapist Assistants $57,230
    Phlebotomists $39,210
    Pharmacy Aides $32,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Cedar Rapids, IA is $23.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.78 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 1.7% above the national median of $47,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dental Assistants in Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $40,060 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,550.