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.
For dental pros in Ames
Build a free resume and get matched to practices that fit you.
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.
Other Iowa metros