Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS

Dental Assistant Salary in Ames

The median dental assistant earns $49,140 a year in the Ames metro, with most between $47,650 and $58,640.

25th percentile

$47,650

Entry / lower range

Median

$49,140

The typical pay

75th percentile

$58,640

Experienced / upper range

Ames runs about 1% in line with the Iowa median. Versus the national median, it's about 2% above average.

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Dental Assistant salary in Ames: FAQ

What is the average dental assistant salary in Ames?

The median dental assistant salary in the Ames area is about $49,140, with most earning between $47,650 and $58,640 (BLS OEWS, latest release).

Is Ames higher or lower than the rest of Iowa?

Ames runs about 1% in line with the Iowa state median for dental assistants.

How does Ames compare nationally?

Compared to the national median, dental assistant pay in Ames is about 2% above average.