Dental Hygienists Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Dental Hygienists in Iowa earn a median salary of $82,066 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -12.9% vs the national median of $94,260. An estimated 2,120 dental hygienists are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $78,800 to $92,920 depending on location.
$82,066
Avg median salary in Iowa
$92,920
Highest paying metro
$78,800
Lowest paying metro
2,120
Employed in Iowa
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Dental Hygienists salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | $92,920 | $82,820 | $93,580 | 550 |
| Iowa City, IA | $86,960 | $79,710 | $92,520 | 140 |
| Southeast Iowa | $83,690 | $81,800 | $87,360 | 180 |
| Southwest Iowa | $82,990 | $81,140 | $84,760 | 100 |
| Northwest Iowa | $80,690 | $79,820 | $93,040 | 190 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $80,510 | $78,880 | $90,660 | 100 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $80,470 | $79,410 | $90,520 | 160 |
| Ames, IA | $79,740 | $78,630 | $82,640 | 70 |
| Dubuque, IA | $79,580 | $78,840 | $87,410 | 100 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $79,320 | $78,900 | $84,080 | 290 |
| Northeast Iowa | $79,120 | $77,820 | $87,940 | 140 |
| Waterloo, IA | $78,800 | $77,400 | $89,110 | 100 |