Dental Office Assistant Salary in Des Moines, Iowa

Dental Office Assistant Salary in Des Moines, IA

How much does a Dental Office Assistant make in Des Moines, IA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Dental Office Assistant in Des Moines, IA is $41,658. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $38,624 to $45,536, with most professionals earning between $35,863 and $49,066.

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10th Percentile Dental Office Assistant Salary $35,863 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Dental Office Assistant Salary $38,624 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Dental Office Assistant Salary $41,658 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Dental Office Assistant Salary $45,536 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Dental Office Assistant Salary $49,066 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
25% $38,624 10% $35,863 90% $49,066 75% $45,536 $41,658 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Dental Office Assistant

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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    Dental Hygienist

    5 - 7 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Dental Office Assistant in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Dental Office Assistant ranges from $38,624 to $45,536 with the average base salary of $41,658. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $38,624 to $45,536 with the average total cash compensation of $41,658.

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About Des Moines, Iowa    Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A smal....More

Des Moines, Iowa  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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