Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS
Dental Assistant Salary in Des Moines-West Des Moines
The median dental assistant earns $50,020 a year in the Des Moines-West Des Moines metro, with most between $47,840 and $57,850.
25th percentile
$47,840
Entry / lower range
Median
$50,020
The typical pay
75th percentile
$57,850
Experienced / upper range
Des Moines-West Des Moines runs about 3% above the Iowa median. Versus the national median, it's about 4% above average.
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Dental Assistant salary in Des Moines-West Des Moines: FAQ
What is the average dental assistant salary in Des Moines-West Des Moines?
The median dental assistant salary in the Des Moines-West Des Moines area is about $50,020, with most earning between $47,840 and $57,850 (BLS OEWS, latest release).
Is Des Moines-West Des Moines higher or lower than the rest of Iowa?
Des Moines-West Des Moines runs about 3% above the Iowa state median for dental assistants.
How does Des Moines-West Des Moines compare nationally?
Compared to the national median, dental assistant pay in Des Moines-West Des Moines is about 4% above average.
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