IA · Iowa City · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator jobs in Iowa City, IA

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinators in the Iowa City area earn a median of $23.42 per hour, about $48,710 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $19.15 and $23.42. That ranks 36th of 379 U.S. metro areas for dental front office & treatment coordinator pay, and 7th of 336 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Iowa City.

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator pay in Iowa City, IA

The metro median is 24% above the Iowa statewide median of $18.87 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.46 per hour. BLS counts about 1,250 medical secretaries and administrative assistants employed in the Iowa City metro area, 13.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.51).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.85$37,13017% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$19.15$39,83011% below U.S. median
Median$23.42$48,7109% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$23.42$48,7109% above U.S. median
Top 10%$29.52$61,40038% above U.S. median

How Iowa City ranks

  • 36th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 7th of 336 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 8 Iowa metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for dental front office & treatment coordinator. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (SOC 43-6013), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Iowa City

  • Overall prices in Iowa City run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 16% below the U.S. average (index 84.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $23.42 median hour buys what $25.59 buys at the national price level, 19% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$843
  • Per year: $42,156
  • Per month: $3,513

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Iowa City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Dental health shortage areas in Johnson County

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Johnson County (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 19 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Cedar Rapids, IA23 mi$18.84/hr137,904
Davenport, IA48 mi$18.67/hr100,938
Waterloo, IA72 mi$18.65/hr67,477
Dubuque, IA72 mi$18.42/hr58,987
Ankeny, IA107 mi$19.45/hr76,727
Des Moines, IA108 mi$19.45/hr213,096

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator jobs in Iowa · Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Iowa

Customer service or dental office experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Iowa requires for your role with the Iowa licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Iowa taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do dental front office & treatment coordinators make in Iowa City, IA?

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinators in the Iowa City metro area have a median pay of $23.42 per hour, about $48,710 a year. The middle half earn between $19.15 and $23.42 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Iowa City a good place for dental front office & treatment coordinators once cost of living is counted?

Iowa City ranks 7th of 336 metro areas for dental front office & treatment coordinator pay after adjusting for local prices, and 36th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.

Do I need a Iowa license to work in Iowa City as a dental front office & treatment coordinator?

Customer service or dental office experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Iowa requires for your role with the Iowa licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Iowa City in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Johnson County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

Does Valorem Health place dental front office & treatment coordinators in Iowa City?

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  • Smile BrandsLawndale, CA · 8 postings$22.50/ hr$18–$27
  • Smile BrandsPuyallup, WA · 3 postings$22.00/ hr$19–$25
  • Smile BrandsGreen Bay, WI · 6 postings$20.75/ hr$18–$25
  • Smile BrandsCleveland, OH · 5 postings$20.00/ hr$18–$26

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