Dentists, General Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $193,310 +11.9% vs national
Median hourly $92.94
10th percentile $112,250
90th percentile —
Employed locally 40
National median $172,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $112,250
    25th
    $153,080
    50th (median)
    $193,310
    75th
    $200,960

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Dentists, General salary vs area income 281% Median Dentists, General salary is 181% 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 Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $69,680
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,540
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,380
    Nurse Practitioners $127,410
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $45,520
    Pharmacists $132,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dentists, General in Waterloo, IA is $92.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $105.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dentists, General salary in Waterloo, IA is 11.9% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Dentists, General (10th percentile) earn around $112,250 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $153,080.