Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS

Dentist Salary in Ames

The median dentist earns $163,950 a year in the Ames metro, with most between $131,520 and $205,620.

25th percentile

$131,520

Entry / lower range

Median

$163,950

The typical pay

75th percentile

$205,620

Experienced / upper range

Ames runs about 10% below the Iowa median. Versus the national median, it's about 4% below average.

Note: BLS figures reflect employed dentists. Many dentists own their practices, and owner earnings aren't included — which can make high-ownership areas read lower than you'd expect.

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Dentist salary in Ames: FAQ

What is the average dentist salary in Ames?

The median dentist salary in the Ames area is about $163,950, with most earning between $131,520 and $205,620 (BLS OEWS, latest release).

Is Ames higher or lower than the rest of Iowa?

Ames runs about 10% below the Iowa state median for dentists.

How does Ames compare nationally?

Compared to the national median, dentist pay in Ames is about 4% below average.

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