Dental hygienist salary in Iowa
Dental hygienists in Iowa earn a median $40.39 an hour, or $84,010 a year, 14.4% below the national median of $47.16. Iowa ranks 44 of 50 on median hourly pay. About 2,440 hygienists work in the state.
$40.39
median hourly wage
$84,010
median annual wage
2,440
dental hygienists employed
1.7x
the median for all jobs here
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Iowa pay range
| Measure | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37.65 | $78,320 |
| 25th percentile | $38.92 | $80,950 |
| Median | $40.39 | $84,010 |
| 75th percentile | $45.14 | $93,880 |
| 90th percentile | $46.06 | $95,810 |
| Mean (average) | $41.65 | $86,640 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Against the national figures
| Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median hourly | $40.39 | $47.16 |
| Median annual | $84,010 | $98,100 |
| 90th percentile hourly | $46.06 | $60.60 |
| Median, all occupations (annual) | $48,540 | $50,980 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Pay by metro and nonmetro area
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 25th to 75th percentile (hourly) | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $45.27 | $94,170 | $44.07 to $46.30 | 580 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $45.03 | $93,660 | $39.91 to $45.44 | 750 |
| Iowa City, IA | $44.24 | $92,020 | $39.48 to $46.12 | 120 |
| Ames, IA | $42.85 | $89,130 | $38.88 to $45.18 | 80 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $40.35 | $83,920 | $39.01 to $45.07 | 120 |
| Southeast Iowa (nonmetro) | $40.29 | $83,800 | $39.63 to $43.57 | 260 |
| Southwest Iowa (nonmetro) | $40.27 | $83,760 | $39.58 to $43.16 | 110 |
| Northwest Iowa (nonmetro) | $39.74 | $82,670 | $38.12 to $44.74 | 190 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $39.66 | $82,500 | $38.58 to $44.60 | 130 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $39.55 | $82,270 | $38.83 to $44.21 | 200 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $39.42 | $82,000 | $37.56 to $45.00 | 280 |
| Northeast Iowa (nonmetro) | $39.27 | $81,680 | $38.55 to $43.39 | 180 |
| Dubuque, IA | $39.14 | $81,410 | $38.34 to $43.09 | 110 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro figures cover the whole metro area, including any part in a neighboring state.
How common the job is
Iowa has 1.56 dental hygienist jobs per 1,000 jobs, a location quotient of 1.09 (1.00 is the national share; above 1 means hygienists make up a larger share of jobs here than nationally).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
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