Dentists, General Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $163,950 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $78.82
10th percentile $97,050
90th percentile $275,260
Employed locally 40
National median $172,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $97,050
    25th
    $131,520
    50th (median)
    $163,950
    75th
    $205,620
    90th
    $275,260

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Dentists, General salary vs area income 231% Median Dentists, General salary is 131% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dentists, General

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $319,140
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $318,010
    Anchorage, AK $233,910
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $233,590
    Vermont $230,990
    Alaska $230,830

    Nearby metros — Dentists, General salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $221,070
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $216,830
    Williamsport, PA $204,660
    Visalia, CA $203,990
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $203,870
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $202,510

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $72,920
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $48,800
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,020
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,030
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $52,520
    Physical Therapists $86,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dentists, General make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Dentists, General in Ames, IA is $78.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $132.34 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Dentists, General salaries?

    The median Dentists, General salary in Ames, IA is 5.1% below the national median of $172,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dentists, General in Ames?

    Entry-level Dentists, General (10th percentile) earn around $97,050 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $131,520.