The median annual wage for Dental Assistants in Iowa is $47,820 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $49,020.
Pay spans roughly $38,640 at the 10th percentile to $59,010 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.99 per hour. An estimated 3,540 people work as dental assistants in Iowa.
| Median (annual) | $47,820 |
| Mean (annual) | $49,020 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.99 |
| 10th percentile | $38,640 |
| 90th percentile | $59,010 |
| Employment | 3,540 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.