How much does a Dental Assistants make per hour in Southwest Iowa?

Dental Assistants Salary in Southwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $46,000 -2.7% vs national

Median hourly $22.11

10th percentile $38,890

90th percentile $60,110

Employed locally 130

National median $47,300

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Dental Assistants

Southwest Iowa

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$38,890

25th

$39,790

50th (median)

$46,000

75th

$48,450

90th

$60,110

Top-paying metros for Dental Assistants

Metro area	Median 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 Southwest Iowa

Occupation	Median salary
Home Health and Personal Care Aides	$35,250
Nursing Assistants	$38,060
Medical Assistants	$39,460
Physical Therapist Assistants	$59,160
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers	$36,050
Phlebotomists	$37,240

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Southwest Iowa is $22.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.12 or more per hour.

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

The median Dental Assistants salary in Southwest Iowa is 2.7% 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 Southwest Iowa?

Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,890 per year in Southwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,790.