How much does a dentist make in Iowa?
$181,500a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in Iowa. That is $87.27 an hour or $15,130 a month.
- Hourly
- $87.27
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 1,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $100,900Median: $181,500Highest 10%: $260,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $100,900 | $48.52 | |
| 25th | $136,100 | $65.43 | |
| Median | $181,500 | $87.27 | |
| 75th | $209,900 | $100.90 | |
| 90th | $260,000 | $125.00 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $209,300 |
| Iowa City, IA | $199,400 |
| Sioux City, IA | $191,300 |
| Omaha, NE | $187,400 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $175,400 |
| Davenport, IA | $168,200 |
| Ames, IA | $164,000 |
| Waterloo, IA | $163,600 |
| Dubuque, IA | $161,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dentists.
| 13. Wisconsin | $193,700 |
| 14. New York | $183,100 |
| 15. Massachusetts | $181,600 |
| 16. Iowa | $181,500 |
| 17. Nebraska | $179,800 |
| 18. Arkansas | $178,900 |
| 19. New Hampshire | $177,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $87.27 ($181,500 a year).
Do dentists make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $181,500 against $171,000 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Iowa rank for dentist pay?
Iowa ranks 16 of 47 states.
Which city in Iowa pays dentists the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $209,300 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.