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

Dentist Salary in Iowa

Median Annual in Iowa
$181,520/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$87.27/hr
▲ 6% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Iowa

groups Employed in IA
1,240
public U.S. Median
$170,950
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$206,832 #10 of 47

Dentist pay in Iowa, explained

Dentists in Iowa earn a median of $181,520 per year ($87.27 per hour), which is 6% above the national median of $170,950. Entry-level workers earn around $100,920, while the most experienced dentists reach about $259,990. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Iowa.

Is $181,520 good pay in Iowa?

Adjusted for Iowa's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $181,520 is worth about $206,832 in national buying power — ranking Iowa #10 for real pay (vs #16 on the sticker number).

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Dentist pay by experience in Iowa

Entry level (10th pct)
$100,920
$48.52/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$181,520
$87.27/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$259,990
$125.00/hr

Dentist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IA
Iowa (here) $181,520 $206,832
Minnesota $219,200 $222,265 −$37,680
Missouri $204,960 $225,685 −$23,440
Wisconsin $193,690 $205,845 −$12,170
Nebraska $179,750 $199,494 +$1,770
South Dakota $158,140 $178,516 +$23,380
Illinois $156,110 $156,176 +$25,410

Dentist in Iowa: FAQ

How much do dentists make in Iowa?

Dentists in Iowa earn a median of $181,520 per year ($87.27 per hour), compared with $170,950 nationally.

Does Iowa pay dentists well?

At $181,520, Iowa pays 6% above the national median for dentists. An estimated 1,240 work in the state.

Dentist salary in other states

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