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Dental Hygienists average salary by city in Iowa
- Iowa City$89,250
- Des Moines$88,400
- Sioux City$87,010
- Ames$86,810
- Waterloo$85,800
- Cedar Rapids$85,470
- Davenport$84,220
- Dubuque$84,090
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City | $89,250 | $92,020 | $82,120 | $68,838 | 92 |
| Des Moines | $88,400 | $93,660 | $83,010 | $68,272 | 92 |
| Sioux City | $87,010 | $83,920 | $81,130 | $67,347 | 86 |
| Ames | $86,810 | $89,130 | $80,870 | $67,214 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $85,800 | $82,500 | $80,250 | $66,542 | 87 |
| Cedar Rapids | $85,470 | $82,270 | $80,760 | $66,322 | 89 |
| Davenport | $84,220 | $82,000 | $78,120 | $65,490 | 89 |
| Dubuque | $84,090 | $81,410 | $79,750 | $65,404 | 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 29-1292.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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