The median annual wage for Dental Hygienists in Ames, IA is $79,740 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $81,120.
Pay spans roughly $75,020 at the 10th percentile to $91,950 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $38.34 per hour. An estimated 70 people work as dental hygienists in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $79,740 |
| Mean (annual) | $81,120 |
| Median (hourly) | $38.34 |
| 10th percentile | $75,020 |
| 90th percentile | $91,950 |
| Employment | 70 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.