Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Iowa | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $181,520 | $175,358 | +4% |
| Median hourly wage | $87.27 | $84.31 | +4% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $206,743.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Dentist in Iowa is $181,520, or about $87.27 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Dentists is $175,358. Iowa is +4% above the national median.
Entry-level dentists in Iowa typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,240 dentist jobs on record and a median salary of $181,520, Iowa offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.