Iowa Dental Hygienist Schools and Career Information

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Fast Facts for Dental Hygienists in Iowa

  • Cities with highest percentage of jobs relative to population: Dubuque, Ames and Sioux City
  • Cities with lowest percentage of jobs relative to population: Iowa City, Waterloo and Cedar Rapids
  • Cities with the highest absolute number of jobs: Des Moines, Davenport and Cedar Rapids

Salaries for Dental Hygienists in Iowa

  • Metro areas with the highest median salaries: Des Moines, Ames and Cedar Rapids
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Metro Areas Rated for Popularity for:
Dental Hygienists

Listed below are metro areas ranked by the popularity of jobs for Dental Hygienists relative to the population of the city. Salary data was obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Metro Area
Jobs
Annual Median Salary
Iowa City150$75,320
Des Moines-West Des Moines620$74,990
Waterloo-Cedar Falls90$62,870
Cedar Rapids200$73,250
Dubuque130$68,950
Ames60$62,580
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