Dentists, General Salary in Iowa
Ranked #17 of 47 · IA
3.7% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $198,470 ≈ $95/hr
Median annual salary $181,520
Employment 1,240
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $100,920P25 $136,100 Median $181,520P75 $209,880P90 $259,990
About 80% of dentists, generals in Iowa earn between $100,920 and $259,990. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean dentists, general salary in Iowa is $198,470, about 3.7% above the U.S. average ($191,350). That works out to roughly $95/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $209,300 | $204,670 | 360 |
| Iowa City, IA | $199,410 | $189,170 | 50 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $191,280 | $188,350 | 60 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $175,420 | $178,800 | 130 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $169,990 | $179,960 | 50 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $168,170 | $185,070 | 140 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $166,370 | $190,290 | 100 |
| Ames, IA | $163,950 | $178,120 | 40 |