The median annual wage for Dental Hygienists in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $92,920 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $89,220.
Pay spans roughly $81,920 at the 10th percentile to $94,240 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $44.67 per hour. An estimated 550 people work as dental hygienists in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $92,920 |
| Mean (annual) | $89,220 |
| Median (hourly) | $44.67 |
| 10th percentile | $81,920 |
| 90th percentile | $94,240 |
| Employment | 550 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.