Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025

Dental Front Office Salary in Iowa

The median dental front office earns $40,980 a year in Iowa, with most between $37,560 and $46,980.

25th percentile

$37,560

Entry / lower range

Median

$40,980

The typical pay

75th percentile

$46,980

Experienced / upper range

That's roughly $40,980 per year or $19.70/hr at the median. Iowa runs about 11% below the national median.

Top-paying metros in Iowa

Metro area
Median
Typical range
Iowa City
$50,130
$40,980–$50,130
Omaha
$46,340
$41,730–$48,680
Des Moines-West Des Moines
$42,160
$38,380–$46,840
Sioux City
$41,890
$38,180–$46,210
Waterloo-Cedar Falls
$40,660
$37,650–$46,520
Ames
$40,210
$37,200–$45,980

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Figures are gross wages, not adjusted for cost of living.

What drives dental front office pay in Iowa

Pay for a dental front officedepends on experience, setting, and metro. Group practices and dental support organizations (DSOs) often sit toward the upper end of the range, since they compete for talent across multiple locations and can offer benefits and advancement a single practice can't.

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Dental Front Office salary in Iowa: FAQ

What is the average dental front office salary in Iowa?

The median dental front office salary in Iowa is about $40,980 per year ($19.70/hr), based on BLS OEWS data (May 2025). Most earn between $37,560 and $46,980.

How does Iowa compare to the national average?

At a $40,980 median, dental front office pay in Iowa runs about 11% below the national median. Local cost of living and demand drive most of the difference.

Which Iowa cities pay dental front offices the most?

Among Iowa metros, Iowa City is at the top, with a median around $50,130.

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