The median annual wage for Dental Assistants in Iowa City, IA is $48,890 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $51,780.
Pay spans roughly $45,570 at the 10th percentile to $61,770 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.51 per hour. An estimated 290 people work as dental assistants in Iowa City, IA.
| Median (annual) | $48,890 |
| Mean (annual) | $51,780 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.51 |
| 10th percentile | $45,570 |
| 90th percentile | $61,770 |
| Employment | 290 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.