Dental salaries in Ames
Ames, IA
The verified BLS OEWS median general dentist in the Ames metro earns about $163,950; dental hygienists earn about $89,130 ($42.85/hr).
Verified BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the core dental roles in Ames — official metropolitan survey values, not estimates.
Ames general dentist pay is -4% vs national and -10% vs Iowa.
General Dentist 2025 median — national $170,950, Iowa $181,520, Ames $163,950 (verified BLS); Ames 2026 estimate $169,500. 2024 history available on the role page.
Dentist pay distribution — Ames (verified)
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $97,050 |
| 25th percentilei | $131,520 |
| Median (50th)i | $163,950 |
| 75th percentilei | $205,620 |
| 90th percentilei | $275,260 |
| Mean (average)i | $178,120 |
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Specialists, practice operations, and support roles — modeled local estimates with a 2025 figure and a 2026 projection.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make in Ames?
The verified BLS OEWS median general dentist in the Ames metro earns about $163,950, from the official May 2025 metropolitan wage survey.
How much do dental hygienists make in Ames?
The verified BLS OEWS median dental hygienist in the Ames metro earns about $89,130 ($42.85/hr).
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