Dental Hygienists Salary in Iowa
Dental Hygienists in Iowa earn a median of $84,010 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $84,010
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($98,100)
- Rank among states
- 44 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,440
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,320; the top 10% earn over $95,810. Nationally the range is $74,880 to $126,050.
States ranked near Iowa
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Dental Hygienists pay in Iowa
How much do dental hygienists make in Iowa?
The median is $84,010 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,320 and the top 10% earn over $95,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for dental hygienists?
On pay alone it ranks 44 of 50 (−14% vs. the national median of $98,100). Living costs are not included.