Average Dental Hygienist Salary in Iowa

Healthcare · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Dental Hygienist in Iowa earns $78,700 per year, which is below the national average of $81,400. This translates to approximately $37.84 per hour, $3,027 biweekly, or $6,558 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Iowa is 11% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$59,000	$28.37
Average (50th)	$78,700	$37.84
Experienced (75th)	$90,500	$43.51
Top Earners (90th)	$102,300	$49.18

Dental Hygienist Salary by City in Iowa

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Des Moines	$85,000	$7,083/mo
Cedar Rapids	$80,300	$6,692/mo
Davenport	$77,100	$6,425/mo
Sioux City	$74,800	$6,233/mo
Iowa City	$73,200	$6,100/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Healthcare
Typical Education	Associate's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	9% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	4.4%-5.7% (4 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$7.25/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.89 (-11% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Iowa

Major employers hiring Dental Hygienists in Iowa include Principal Financial, John Deere, Mercy Health, Hy-Vee, and Collins Aerospace. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for healthcare professionals.

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