Dental Assistant Salary in Iowa
A dental assistant in Iowa earns an estimated $43,500 a year ($20.91 an hour). Most workers fall from $29,600 to $63,100, depending on experience and employer.
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Dental Assistant pay in Iowa
| Per year | Per hour | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level (estimate) | $29,600 | $14.23 |
| Median (estimate) | $43,500 | $20.91 |
| Experienced (estimate) | $63,100 | $30.34 |
| US national median | $47,500 | $22.84 |
The Iowa estimate is 8% below the national median, reflecting local prices and wages.
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Take-home pay
On the median figure a single filer in Iowa keeps about $35,479 a year after federal tax, FICA and state tax, or $1,364.59 per biweekly paycheck. Try your exact numbers in the Iowa paycheck calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make in Iowa?
About $43,500 a year at the median (estimate).
Is this an official figure?
No. It is an estimate based on the national BLS median and a state wage index. Check BLS OEWS tables for official data.
Sources and method
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Bureau of Economic Analysis: regional price parities
- Estimate, not official state data
Page last updated November 2026. See our editorial policy and disclaimer.