Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Waterloo-Cedar Falls
The median dentist earns $163,600 a year in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls metro, with the middle half between $130,090 and $202,650.[1]
25th percentile
$130,090
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$163,600
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$202,650
Upper end of the middle half
Waterloo-Cedar Falls runs about 10% lower than the Iowa median and ranks 8th of 9 Iowa metros. It is about 4% lower than the national median.
Waterloo-Cedar Falls pay range vs. Iowa and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Iowa annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $101,000 | $100,920 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $130,090 | $136,100 | $125,710 |
| Median | $163,600 | $181,520 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $202,650 | $209,880 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $219,740 | $259,990 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $169,110 | $198,470 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Waterloo-Cedar Falls: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Waterloo-Cedar Falls?
The median dentist salary in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls metro area is $163,600, with the middle half earning between $130,090 and $202,650 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $101,000 at the 10th percentile to $219,740 at the 90th.
Is Waterloo-Cedar Falls higher or lower than the rest of Iowa?
Waterloo-Cedar Falls runs about 10% lower than the Iowa state median for dentists. It ranks 8th of 9 Iowa metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Waterloo-Cedar Falls compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Waterloo-Cedar Falls is about 4% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls area?
BLS estimates 60 dentists were employed in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.87, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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