How much does a dental hygienist make in Iowa?
$84,010a year
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists in Iowa. That is $40.39 an hour or $7,001 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.39
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,320Median: $84,010Highest 10%: $95,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,320 | $37.65 | |
| 25th | $80,950 | $38.92 | |
| Median | $84,010 | $40.39 | |
| 75th | $93,880 | $45.13 | |
| 90th | $95,810 | $46.06 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $94,170 |
| Des Moines, IA | $93,660 |
| Iowa City, IA | $92,020 |
| Ames, IA | $89,130 |
| Sioux City, IA | $83,920 |
| Waterloo, IA | $82,500 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $82,270 |
| Davenport, IA | $82,000 |
| Dubuque, IA | $81,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental hygienists.
| 41. Wyoming | $85,130 |
| 42. Tennessee | $84,640 |
| 43. South Carolina | $84,340 |
| 44. Iowa | $84,010 |
| 45. Michigan | $83,790 |
| 46. Pennsylvania | $80,610 |
| 47. Kentucky | $78,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $40.39 ($84,010 a year).
Do dental hygienists make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $84,010 against $98,100 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Iowa rank for dental hygienist pay?
Iowa ranks 44 of 50 states.
Which city in Iowa pays dental hygienists the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $94,170 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.