Dentist, General salary in Iowa
What dentists, general earn in Iowa and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$181,520$87.27 per hour
vs U.S.+6%U.S. median $170,950
Middle half earn$136,100 – $209,880Top 10%: $259,990+
Jobs1,2400.99× the U.S. concentration
Dentist, General pay in Iowa cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $187,400 | $90.09 | 440 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $209,300 | $100.62 | 360 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $168,170 | $80.85 | 140 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $175,420 | $84.34 | 130 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $166,370 | $79.98 | 100 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $158,180 | $76.05 | 90 |
| Dubuque, IA | $161,140 | $77.47 | 60 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $191,280 | $91.96 | 60 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $163,600 | $78.66 | 60 |
| Iowa City, IA | $199,410 | $95.87 | 50 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $169,990 | $81.73 | 50 |
| Ames, IA | $163,950 | $78.82 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Iowa
Dentist, General pay in similar states
New York · $183,060 Massachusetts · $181,600 Nebraska · $179,750 Arkansas · $178,930 New Hampshire · $177,480 Florida · $174,900
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 dentist, general make in Iowa?
Dentists, General in Iowa earned a median of $181,520 a year ($87.27 an hour) in May 2025, 6% more than the national median of $170,950. The middle half earned $136,100 to $209,880.
Where in Iowa do dentists, general earn the most?
Among areas in Iowa, pay was highest in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA at $209,300.
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.