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Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Aspen Dental · Cedar Rapids, IA
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Dental Hygienist jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA
Dental Hygienists in the Cedar Rapids area earn a median of $38.69 per hour, about $80,470 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $38.18 and $43.52. That ranks 253rd of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 174th of 332 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Cedar Rapids.
- $38.69median pay per hour, Cedar Rapids
- $38–$44typical range per hour
- 160dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 89cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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Dental Hygienist pay in Cedar Rapids, IA
The metro median is 3% below the Iowa statewide median of $39.79 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 160 dental hygienists employed in the Cedar Rapids metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.80).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $37.63 | $78,270 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.18 | $79,410 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Median | $38.69 | $80,470 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $43.52 | $90,520 | 4% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $43.80 | $91,100 | 3% below U.S. median |
How Cedar Rapids ranks
- 253rd of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 174th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 8 Iowa metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dental Hygienists (SOC 29-1292), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
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- Overall prices in Cedar Rapids run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 29% below the U.S. average (index 71.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $38.69 median hour buys what $43.49 buys at the national price level, 4% 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.
Estimate your Cedar Rapids paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,393
- Per year: $69,642
- Per month: $5,804
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Cedar Rapids metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Linn County
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Linn County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 25 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 Hygienist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, IA | 23 mi | $41.81/hr | 76,710 |
| Waterloo, IA | 50 mi | $37.88/hr | 67,477 |
| Dubuque, IA | 62 mi | $38.26/hr | 58,987 |
| Davenport, IA | 62 mi | $38.13/hr | 100,938 |
| Ames, IA | 100 mi | $38.34/hr | 69,026 |
| Ankeny, IA | 100 mi | $44.67/hr | 76,727 |
Dental Hygienist jobs in Iowa · Dental Hygienist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Iowa
Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. 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 hygienists make in Cedar Rapids, IA?
Dental Hygienists in the Cedar Rapids metro area have a median pay of $38.69 per hour, about $80,470 a year. The middle half earn between $38.18 and $43.52 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Cedar Rapids a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Cedar Rapids ranks 174th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 253rd of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Iowa license to work in Cedar Rapids as a dental hygienist?
Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. 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 Cedar Rapids in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Linn County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
Does Valorem Health place dental hygienists in Cedar Rapids?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- PDS HealthEverett, WA · 3 postings$77.50/ hr$70–$85
- PDS HealthPortland, OR · 3 postings$69.00/ hr$58–$80
- Smile BrandsBonney Lake, WA · 11 postings$68.50/ hr$52–$72
- BenevisVirginia Beach, VA · 5 postings$65.00/ hr$60–$70
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Low$39Median$54.00High$65
345 Hygienist postings with published pay in the US, 190 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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