IA · Sioux City · Updated October 15, 2026

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

The median dental front office & treatment coordinator pay in the Sioux City area is $18.42 per hour ($38,310 a year), with the typical range running from $17.77 to $21.54. That ranks 263rd of 379 U.S. metro areas for dental front office & treatment coordinator pay, and 130th of 336 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Sioux City and what they pay.

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

The metro median is 2% below the Iowa statewide median of $18.87 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.46 per hour. BLS counts about 390 medical secretaries and administrative assistants employed in the Sioux City metro area, 5.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.95).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$15.08$31,37030% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.77$36,96017% below U.S. median
Median$18.42$38,31014% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$21.54$44,800in line with U.S. median
Top 10%$22.85$47,5306% above U.S. median

How Sioux City ranks

  • 263rd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 130th of 336 after adjusting for local prices
  • 8th 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 Sioux City

  • Overall prices in Sioux City run 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 42% below the U.S. average (index 57.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.42 median hour buys what $21.31 buys at the national price level, 1% below 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$663
  • Per year: $33,156
  • Per month: $2,763

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

Dental health shortage areas in Woodbury County

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Woodbury County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 17 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
Sioux Falls, SD74 mi$21.38/hr209,289
Omaha, NE87 mi$22.27/hr489,265
Council Bluffs, IA91 mi$22.27/hr62,665
Bellevue, NE96 mi$22.27/hr64,777
Lincoln, NE117 mi$21.34/hr300,619
Ames, IA145 mi$18.73/hr69,026

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 Sioux City, IA?

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinators in the Sioux City metro area have a median pay of $18.42 per hour, about $38,310 a year. The middle half earn between $17.77 and $21.54 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Sioux City ranks 130th of 336 metro areas for dental front office & treatment coordinator pay after adjusting for local prices, and 263rd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% below the U.S. average.

Do I need a Iowa license to work in Sioux 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 Sioux City in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Woodbury 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 Sioux City?

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