Dental assistant schools in Iowa
Looking for dental assistant schools in Iowa? There are 9, including 9 public colleges. Dental assistants in Iowa earn a median $48,430 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 9
- Public colleges
- 9
- Median pay in IA
- $48,430
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Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA · Public
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +18
Northeast Iowa Community College - Calmar
Calmar, IA · Public
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +22
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City, IA · Public
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +22
What dental assistants earn in Iowa
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Dental assistant salary in IowaHow to become a dental assistant
- Median pay
- $48,430
- $23.28 an hour
- Typical range
- $39,360–$59,580
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in IA
- 3,210
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +7.4%
- 53,000 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many dental assistant schools are in Iowa?
We list 9 schools in Iowa with dental assistant programs: 9 public colleges. Campuses are in Sioux City, Ankeny, Davenport, Waterloo, and Ottumwa.
Are there community college dental assistant programs in Iowa?
Yes. 9 public colleges in Iowa offer dental assistant. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does dental assistant school cost in Iowa?
Among the 9 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $8,059 to $14,629. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do dental assistants make in Iowa?
The median pay for dental assistants in Iowa is $48,430 a year, and most earn between $39,360 and $59,580, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a dental assistant school in Iowa?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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Dental assistant schools in other states
- California (83)
- Florida (38)
- Ohio (35)
- Texas (33)
- Michigan (22)
- North Carolina (20)
- Georgia (18)
- Tennessee (18)
- Arizona (17)
- Pennsylvania (16)
- Washington (15)
- Illinois (14)
- Wisconsin (14)
- Minnesota (13)
- Colorado (12)
- Indiana (11)