Dentists, General Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Iowa
Dentists, General in Iowa earn a median salary of $174,975 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, +1.3% vs the national median of $172,790. An estimated 780 dentists, general are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $119,470 to $201,450 depending on location.
$174,975
Avg median salary in Iowa
$201,450
Highest paying metro
$119,470
Lowest paying metro
780
Employed in Iowa
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Dentists, General salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | $201,450 | $174,990 | $209,990 | 220 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $198,020 | $155,570 | $213,600 | 90 |
| Dubuque, IA | $196,180 | $160,360 | $207,690 | 40 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $195,830 | $160,300 | $221,120 | 40 |
| Waterloo, IA | $193,310 | $153,080 | $200,960 | 40 |
| Iowa City, IA | $172,590 | $160,980 | $208,490 | 40 |
| Ames, IA | $163,950 | $131,520 | $205,620 | 40 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $161,910 | $77,400 | $206,700 | 80 |
| Southwest Iowa | $161,250 | $116,070 | $177,270 | 30 |
| Northeast Iowa | $160,760 | $115,010 | $196,670 | 70 |
| Northwest Iowa | $119,470 | $83,860 | $176,840 | 90 |