Dentist Jobs in Iowa
Across 50 live Dentist listings in Iowa, median advertised pay is $200K (75th percentile $250K), based on the 26 that state a salary; Iowa ranks 21st of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Iowa Primary Care Association (9), Iowa Dental Associates (8), Primary Health Care (6).
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Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 20, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 26 roles pay ~$200k median with 6.3/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
PRN Dentist - Des Moines Dental Clinics
Primary Health CareEmployer score · SilverDes Moines, IA
Dentist
Montgomery County Memorial Hospital + ClinicsRed Oak, IA
Traveling Dentist – Nursing Home Care
Aria Care PartnersStory City, IA
Traveling Dentist – Nursing Home Care
Aria Care PartnersMason City, IA
Associate Dentist - Private Practice - Durant, IA
Confidential EmployerDurant, IA
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Dentist Pay in Iowa: Live Market and State Comparison
Live dentist listings in Iowa today, then Iowa against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 50
- Live median
- $200k
- 75th $250k · n=26
- 12-mo median
- $173k
- Pay rank
- #21 of 51
- Work-life
- 5.0/10 · #9
- 12-mo postings
- 70
Dentist roles in Iowa advertise $7k above the $166k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Delaware leads at $352k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs IA | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa (this page) | $173k | — | 5.0/10 | 70 |
| Delaware#1 | $352k | +$180k | 3.4/10 | 27 |
| South Dakotaborders | $251k | +$78k | 5.6/10 | 26 |
| Missouriborders | $134k | −$39k | 4.9/10 | 216 |
| Minnesotaborders | $133k | −$40k | 4.8/10 | 178 |
| Wisconsinborders | $123k | −$50k | 4.9/10 | 262 |
| Nebraskaborders | $118k | −$54k | 5.2/10 | 37 |
| Illinoisborders | $118k | −$55k | 4.6/10 | 282 |
“borders” = shares a border with Iowa; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 20, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Iowa Primary Care Association (9), Iowa Dental Associates (8), Primary Health Care (6)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Dentist jobs in Iowa.
How much do dentist earn in Iowa?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of dentist. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid dentist jobs available?
Some dentist roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which dentist jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every dentist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 5% with no on-call and 35% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring dentist in Iowa right now?
Employers currently hiring for dentist roles include Primary Health Care, Aria Care Partners, Aspen Dental, Iowa Dental Associates, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many dentist jobs in Iowa are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 50 dentist positions in Iowa listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Dentist Jobs in Iowa
Iowa Primary Care Association9 open roles here · WLB 66/100Iowa Dental Associates8 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Aria Care Partners4 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Aspen Dental4 open roles here · WLB 74/100
Ocean Dental3 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Smile Brands3 open roles here · WLB 74/100Commonwealth Medical Services2 open roles here · WLB 75/100