Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Sioux City
The median dentist earns $191,280 a year in the Sioux City metro, with the middle half between $134,160 and $229,870.[1]
25th percentile
$134,160
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$191,280
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$229,870
Upper end of the middle half
Sioux City runs about 21% higher than the South Dakota median and ranks 1st of 3 South Dakota metros. It is about 12% higher than the national median.
Sioux City pay range vs. South Dakota and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | South Dakota annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $105,460 | $94,560 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $134,160 | $104,540 | $125,710 |
| Median | $191,280 | $158,140 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $229,870 | $191,280 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $275,800 | $250,780 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $188,350 | $164,030 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Sioux City: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Sioux City?
The median dentist salary in the Sioux City metro area is $191,280, with the middle half earning between $134,160 and $229,870 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $105,460 at the 10th percentile to $275,800 at the 90th.
Is Sioux City higher or lower than the rest of South Dakota?
Sioux City runs about 21% higher than the South Dakota state median for dentists. It ranks 1st of 3 South Dakota metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Sioux City compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Sioux City is about 12% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Sioux City area?
BLS estimates 60 dentists were employed in the Sioux City metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.05, so the role is close to the national average.
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