Dentists, General Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $201,450 +16.6% vs national
Median hourly $96.85
10th percentile $127,550
90th percentile $209,990
Employed locally 220
National median $172,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $127,550
    25th
    $174,990
    50th (median)
    $201,450
    75th
    $209,990
    90th
    $209,990

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Dentists, General salary vs area income 239% Median Dentists, General salary is 139% 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 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
    Medical Records Specialists $52,370
    Physical Therapists $98,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dentists, General make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Dentists, General in Des Moines, IA is $96.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $125.00 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Dentists, General salaries?

    The median Dentists, General salary in Des Moines, IA is 16.6% above 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Dentists, General (10th percentile) earn around $127,550 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $174,990.