Dental Hygienists pay in Iowa: advertised rates, October 2026

By YourJobs Editorial

Based on 70 Dental Hygienists postings on yourjobs.com in Iowa between 20 September and 20 October 2026, of which 77% stated pay. The median advertised hourly rate was $43.00 (n = 54 postings with pay); the middle half of postings offered $43.00 to $43.00. This page was built 20 October 2026.

77% of these postings are from Aspen Dental.

Advertised pay

Advertised pay for Dental Hygienists in Iowa, hourly and annual equivalent
MeasureHourlyAnnual equivalent
25th percentile$43.00$89,440
Median advertised hourly rate$43.00$89,440
75th percentile$43.00$89,440
Highest advertised rate we recorded$50.00$104,000

Sample

Sample size for Dental Hygienists in Iowa, 20 September to 20 October 2026
MeasureValue
Postings, 20 September to 20 October 202670
Postings that stated pay54 (77%)
Pay figures that came with a stated period100%
Postings with an employment type recorded69 (99%)
Full time, of postings with a type recorded20%
Part time, of postings with a type recorded80%
Employers6
Cities13

Highest advertised rate we recorded

This is one posting, shown with its evidence. It is the top of the range, not a typical rate.

Rate
$50.00 per hour (hourly equivalent)
As stated
$45.00 to $50.00 per hour
Job title
Dental Hygienist (RDH) - $45-$50/hr
Employer
Aspen Dental
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
First seen
10 October 2026
Posting text
“…Dental Hygienist (RDH) - $45-$50/hr…”
Posting
View this job, still open

Employers posting the most Dental Hygienists jobs in Iowa

Employers posting the most Dental Hygienists jobs in Iowa
EmployerPostingsMedian advertised hourly rateJobs
Aspen Dental 54 $43.00 Open jobs
Dental Professionals 12 Open jobs

A median is shown only where at least 30 of the employer's postings stated pay. Employers are counted by name as posted.

Month by month

Dental Hygienists postings and advertised pay by month in Iowa
MonthPostingsWith payMedian hourly25th pct75th pctRemote
October 2026 (to date) 69 54 $43.00 $43.00 $43.00 0%
September 2026 1 0 0%

A month is the month a posting was first seen. Pay cells are blank where fewer than 30 postings stated pay.

Data collection began on 20 October 2026. Earlier months contain only postings that were still live on that date, so they are partial.

Comparison with official earnings data

For comparison, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2023) median annual wage for this occupation was $87,530 (national). Advertised pay and earned pay are different measures.

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Notes and sources

Hourly equivalents assume 2,080 hours a year (40 x 52); daily 8 hours; weekly 40 hours. Advertised pay is what employers posted, not what workers earn.

Source: yourjobs.com job postings (ClickCast feed), parsed as described on the methodology page. Updated daily; this page was built 20 October 2026, 09:49.

Download the data: pay by occupation and state (CSV), licensed CC BY 4.0.

Cite as:

YourJobs (2026). Advertised pay for Dental Hygienists in Iowa, 20 September to 20 October 2026. https://yourjobs.com/pay/dental-hygienists/iowa

Questions about Dental Hygienists pay in Iowa

What is the median advertised hourly pay for Dental Hygienists in Iowa?
The median advertised hourly rate for Dental Hygienists in Iowa was $43.00, based on 54 postings that stated pay between 20 September and 20 October 2026. On the 2,080-hour year basis that is $89,440 a year. This is what employers advertised, not what workers earn. 77% of these postings are from Aspen Dental.
What is the highest advertised rate recorded for Dental Hygienists in Iowa?
The highest advertised rate we recorded for Dental Hygienists in Iowa was $50.00 per hour, on a posting titled "Dental Hygienist (RDH) - $45-$50/hr" from Aspen Dental in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, first seen 10 October 2026. It is a single posting and not a typical rate.
Which employers posted the most Dental Hygienists jobs in Iowa?
The employers with the most Dental Hygienists postings in Iowa between 20 September and 20 October 2026 were Aspen Dental (54 postings) and Dental Professionals (12 postings). Employer names are counted as posted, so spelling variants of one company are counted separately.
What share of Dental Hygienists postings in Iowa state the pay?
77% of the 70 Dental Hygienists postings in Iowa between 20 September and 20 October 2026 stated pay (54 postings). Of those pay figures, 100% came with a stated period such as per hour or per year.
What share of Dental Hygienists postings in Iowa are full time?
Of the 69 postings (99%) that recorded an employment type, 20% were full time and 80% part time; 1% recorded none.