Dental Hygienist salary in Iowa
What dental hygienists earn in Iowa and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$84,010$40.39 per hour
vs U.S.−14%U.S. median $98,100
Middle half earn$80,950 – $93,880Top 10%: $95,810+
Jobs2,4401.09× the U.S. concentration
Dental Hygienist pay in Iowa cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $93,660 | $45.03 | 750 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $94,170 | $45.27 | 580 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $82,000 | $39.42 | 280 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $83,800 | $40.29 | 260 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $82,270 | $39.55 | 200 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $82,670 | $39.74 | 190 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $81,680 | $39.27 | 180 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $82,500 | $39.66 | 130 |
| Iowa City, IA | $92,020 | $44.24 | 120 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $83,920 | $40.35 | 120 |
| Dubuque, IA | $81,410 | $39.14 | 110 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $83,760 | $40.27 | 110 |
| Ames, IA | $89,130 | $42.85 | 80 |
Hospitals and jobs in Iowa
Dental Hygienist pay in similar states
Arkansas · $86,760 Louisiana · $85,240 Wyoming · $85,130 Tennessee · $84,640 South Carolina · $84,340 Michigan · $83,790
Other healthcare salaries in Iowa
Registered Nurses · $78,630 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,080 Nursing Assistants · $39,350 Medical Assistants · $45,480 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,630 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,860 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $54,260 Nurse Practitioners · $130,160 Pharmacists · $138,860 Dental Assistants · $48,430 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $65,930 Physical Therapists · $97,560
Questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in Iowa?
Dental Hygienists in Iowa earned a median of $84,010 a year ($40.39 an hour) in May 2025, 14% less than the national median of $98,100. The middle half earned $80,950 to $93,880.
Where in Iowa do dental hygienists earn the most?
Among areas in Iowa, pay was highest in Omaha, NE-IA at $94,170.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.