Dental Assistants Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $48,890 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.51
10th percentile $45,570
90th percentile $61,770
Employed locally 290
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,570
    25th
    $46,420
    50th (median)
    $48,890
    75th
    $56,310
    90th
    $61,770

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 66% Median Dental Assistants salary is 34% 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 Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,880
    Nursing Assistants $37,900
    Medical Assistants $40,240
    Medical Equipment Preparers $38,060
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $50,650
    Phlebotomists $37,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Iowa City, IA is $23.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.29 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Iowa City, IA is 3.4% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $45,570 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,420.