The median annual wage for Dental Assistants in Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA is $46,800 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $47,800.
Pay spans roughly $38,320 at the 10th percentile to $56,570 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.50 per hour. An estimated 190 people work as dental assistants in Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA.
| Median (annual) | $46,800 |
| Mean (annual) | $47,800 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.50 |
| 10th percentile | $38,320 |
| 90th percentile | $56,570 |
| Employment | 190 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.