Dental Assistants Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,930 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.08
10th percentile $38,400
90th percentile $58,080
Employed locally 280
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,400
    25th
    $44,470
    50th (median)
    $45,930
    75th
    $49,560
    90th
    $58,080

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$37,520
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35,740
    Medical Assistants$41,190
    Physical Therapist Assistants$59,710
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$29,690
    Psychiatric Aides$48,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Northeast Iowa is $22.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Northeast Iowa is 2.9% below 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,400 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,470.