Dental Assistants Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Dental Assistants in Iowa earn a median salary of $47,044 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -0.5% vs the national median of $47,300. An estimated 3,640 dental assistants are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $45,190 to $48,890 depending on location.
$47,044
Avg median salary in Iowa
$48,890
Highest paying metro
$45,190
Lowest paying metro
3,640
Employed in Iowa
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inDental Assistants salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, IA | $48,890 | $46,420 | $56,310 | 290 |
| Des Moines, IA | $48,680 | $48,270 | $58,070 | 770 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $48,090 | $46,550 | $56,150 | 410 |
| Ames, IA | $47,530 | $46,630 | $51,160 | 130 |
| Dubuque, IA | $47,410 | $46,040 | $54,270 | 170 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $47,340 | $43,440 | $55,400 | 400 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $47,090 | $45,870 | $54,190 | 190 |
| Waterloo, IA | $46,800 | $45,670 | $53,930 | 190 |
| Southwest Iowa | $46,000 | $39,790 | $48,450 | 130 |
| Northeast Iowa | $45,930 | $44,470 | $49,560 | 280 |
| Northwest Iowa | $45,580 | $43,840 | $49,460 | 230 |
| Southeast Iowa | $45,190 | $37,430 | $45,670 | 450 |