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Dental Assistant Salary in Iowa (2026)
$23.28 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,253/year ($3,271/month) for a single filer
Dental Assistant pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,360 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,990 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,430 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $57,620 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $59,580 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,210 Dental Assistant jobs in Iowa (occupation code 31-9091, “Dental Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median Dental Assistant salary of $48,430 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Iowa state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,253 — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
| Gross (median) | $48,430 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,632 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,705 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$1,840 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,253 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,271 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dental Assistant make in Iowa?
- The median Dental Assistant salary in Iowa is $48,430 per year ($23.28 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,990 and $57,620.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dental Assistant in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $48,430, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $39,253 per year ($3,271 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
- How many Dental Assistant jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 3,210 Dental Assistant jobs in Iowa in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Iowa state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Iowa.