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Dental Assistants average salary by city in Iowa
- Des Moines$52,570
- Iowa City$52,290
- Ames$51,500
- Cedar Rapids$51,110
- Sioux City$51,060
- Waterloo$50,510
- Davenport$49,760
- Dubuque$49,640
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $52,570 | $50,020 | $47,840 | $43,034 | 92 |
| Iowa City | $52,290 | $49,230 | $47,910 | $42,820 | 92 |
| Ames | $51,500 | $49,140 | $47,650 | $42,215 | 89 |
| Cedar Rapids | $51,110 | $48,310 | $47,220 | $41,916 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $51,060 | $48,590 | $46,940 | $41,878 | 86 |
| Waterloo | $50,510 | $47,970 | $46,840 | $41,457 | 87 |
| Davenport | $49,760 | $47,410 | $45,770 | $40,883 | 89 |
| Dubuque | $49,640 | $47,850 | $46,350 | $40,791 | 87 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-9091.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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