salary$82,270 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the Cedar Rapids, IA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$78,350per year
Top pay (top 10%)$93,010per year
Jobs in the area200people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Cedar Rapids?
Cheap. Rent of $1,168 a month takes 17.0% of the median dental hygienist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in Cedar Rapids, IA?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Cedar Rapids, IA area is $82,270 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $78,350 and $93,010.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Cedar Rapids?
Typical rent of $1,168 a month takes 17.0% of the median dental hygienist salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area.