verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Dental Hygienist Salary in Iowa

Median Annual in Iowa
$84,010/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$40.39/hr
▼ 14% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Iowa

groups Employed in IA
2,440
public U.S. Median
$98,100
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$95,725 #36 of 50

Dental Hygienist pay in Iowa, explained

Dental hygienists in Iowa earn a median of $84,010 per year ($40.39 per hour), which is 14% below the national median of $98,100. Entry-level workers earn around $78,320, while the most experienced dental hygienists reach about $95,810. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Iowa.

Is $84,010 good pay in Iowa?

Adjusted for Iowa's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $84,010 is worth about $95,725 in national buying power — ranking Iowa #36 for real pay (vs #44 on the sticker number).

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Dental Hygienist pay by experience in Iowa

Entry level (10th pct)
$78,320
$37.65/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$84,010
$40.39/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$95,810
$46.06/hr

Dental Hygienist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IA
Iowa (here) $84,010 $95,725
Minnesota $103,970 $105,424 −$19,960
Illinois $96,670 $96,711 −$12,660
Wisconsin $96,540 $102,598 −$12,530
Missouri $92,750 $102,128 −$8,740
Nebraska $92,580 $102,749 −$8,570
South Dakota $92,210 $104,091 −$8,200

Dental Hygienist in Iowa: FAQ

How much do dental hygienists make in Iowa?

Dental hygienists in Iowa earn a median of $84,010 per year ($40.39 per hour), compared with $98,100 nationally.

Does Iowa pay dental hygienists well?

At $84,010, Iowa pays 14% below the national median for dental hygienists. An estimated 2,440 work in the state.

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