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Dental Hygienists salary in Iowa

Median: $84,010 / year · $40.39 / hr · 2025

14% below the U.S. average

Mean
$86,640
$41.65 / hr
Median hourly
$40.39 / hr
10th–90th percentile
$78,320 – $95,810
U.S. median
$98,100
Wage distribution (annual)
  • 10th percentile$78,320
  • Median$84,010
  • Mean$86,640
  • 90th percentile$95,810

U.S. median $98,100

Take-home estimate

$62,471

On a $84,010 OEWS median, single filer (2024). Not tax advice.

  • Federal income tax$10,323 (12.3%)
  • State income tax$4,789 (5.7%)
  • Social Security$5,209 (6.2%)
  • Medicare$1,218 (1.5%)
  • Net take-home$62,471 (74.4%)
  • Share of $84,010 gross (single filer). Not tax advice.

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Living-cost context

$95,727

U.S.-average purchasing power of this median. Iowa RPP is 87.8 (12% below the U.S. average).

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Related occupations in Iowa

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ZIP codes in Iowa

50023Ankeny city50613Cedar Falls city52402Cedar Rapids city52001Dubuque city52302Marion city52404Cedar Rapids city52722Bettendorf city51503Council Bluffs city50266West Des Moines city50317Des Moines city52240Iowa City city50315Des Moines city

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Highest-paying states for Dental Hygienists

Iowa ranks #44 of 50 states and DC with a published OEWS median ($84,010).

Dental Hygienists median salary by state
RankStateMedian
#1 Highest District of Columbia$137,220
#2Alaska$132,690
#3Washington$131,160
#4California$124,930
#5Oregon$122,080
#6Nevada$115,290
#7Colorado$109,580
#8Maryland$107,830
#9New Jersey$107,040
#10New York$106,130
#11Minnesota$103,970
#12Virginia$102,950
#13New Hampshire$101,250
#14Arizona$101,010
#15Connecticut$100,690
#16Massachusetts$100,640
#17Texas$99,240
#18Delaware$98,910
#19Montana$98,440
#20North Carolina$97,850
#21Maine$97,680
#22Oklahoma$97,580
#23Hawaii$97,570
#24Vermont$97,470
#25Illinois$96,670
#26Wisconsin$96,540
#27New Mexico$95,940
#28Georgia$95,490
#29Idaho$94,650
#30Missouri$92,750
#31Nebraska$92,580
#32Indiana$92,330
#33South Dakota$92,210
#34Florida$91,980
#35Utah$91,120
#36North Dakota$90,530
#37Ohio$88,990
#38Rhode Island$86,910
#39Arkansas$86,760
#40Louisiana$85,240
#41Wyoming$85,130
#42Tennessee$84,640
#43South Carolina$84,340
#44Iowa$84,010
#45Michigan$83,790
#46Pennsylvania$80,610
#47Kentucky$78,830
#48West Virginia$73,840
#49Mississippi$67,280
#50 Lowest Alabama$61,160

Frequently asked questions

What is the median dental hygienists salary in Iowa?
The OEWS median is $84,010 per year ($40.39 / hr) (2025), 14% below the U.S. average.
How much does a dental hygienists make per hour in Iowa?
The OEWS hourly median is $40.39 / hr.
Is this take-home pay?
No. OEWS is pre-tax. A single-filer estimate on this median is about $62,471 after federal, state, and FICA. Use the take-home calculator to change the gross.
How does dental hygienists pay compare nationally?
The Iowa median is 14% below the U.S. average versus the U.S. OEWS median of $98,100.
Which states pay dental hygienistss the most?
District of Columbia has the highest published OEWS median at $137,220. Iowa ranks #44 of 50.
What is that salary worth after Iowa living costs?
BEA all-items RPP is 87.8 (U.S. = 100), 12% below the U.S. average. $84,010 in Iowa has about the same purchasing power as $95,727 at U.S. average prices.