salary$93,660 a year$45 an hour · median pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$74,630per year
Top pay (top 10%)$96,060per year
Jobs in the area750people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Des Moines?
Cheap. Rent of $1,266 a month takes 16.2% 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 Des Moines, IA?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA area is $93,660 a year ($45 an hour). Most earn between $74,630 and $96,060.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Des Moines?
Typical rent of $1,266 a month takes 16.2% 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 Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area.