Dental Hygienists Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $92,920 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $44.67
10th percentile $81,920
90th percentile $94,240
Employed locally 550
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,920
    25th
    $82,820
    50th (median)
    $92,920
    75th
    $93,580
    90th
    $94,240

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Hygienists salary vs area income 110% Median Dental Hygienists salary is 10% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dental Hygienists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $146,760
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $135,010
    Vallejo, CA $134,450
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $132,010
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $131,890
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $131,610

    Nearby metros — Dental Hygienists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $132,010
    District of Columbia $127,900
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $122,740
    California $121,080
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $119,050
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $118,690

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,120
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,610
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $47,630
    Physical Therapists $98,110
    Medical Records Specialists $52,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Hygienists make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in Des Moines, IA is $44.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.18 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Dental Hygienists salaries?

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in Des Moines, IA is 1.4% below the national median of $94,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dental Hygienists in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $81,920 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,820.