The median annual wage for Dental Assistants in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $48,680 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $51,810.
Pay spans roughly $47,310 at the 10th percentile to $59,580 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.41 per hour. An estimated 770 people work as dental assistants in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $48,680 |
| Mean (annual) | $51,810 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.41 |
| 10th percentile | $47,310 |
| 90th percentile | $59,580 |
| Employment | 770 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.