SOC 29-1292 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dental Hygienists — Sioux City
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD · 7 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Sioux City, IA is $83,920 a year, trailing the national median of $98,100 by 14.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Sioux City, IA is $83,920 a year, trailing the national median of $98,100 by 14.5%. Half of workers earn between $81,130 and $93,750. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $79,300 and the ninetieth at $95,290.
The area has 120 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.10 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Des Moines leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $93,660. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 43rd of 288 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,300 | −19.2% |
| 25th | $81,130 | −17.3% |
| Median (50th) | $83,920 | −14.5% |
| 75th | $93,750 | −4.4% |
| 90th | $95,290 | −2.9% |
| Mean | $87,010 | −11.3% |
Other metro areas in Iowa
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Des Moines | $93,660 | 750 | |
| 2 | Iowa City | $92,020 | 120 | |
| 3 | Ames | $89,130 | 80 | |
| 4 | Waterloo | $82,500 | 130 | |
| 5 | Cedar Rapids | $82,270 | 200 | |
| 6 | Davenport | $82,000 | 280 | |
| 7 | Dubuque | $81,410 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Sioux City run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $83,920 goes as far as $95,581 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$83,920as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$95,581US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $83,920 a year, 14.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $79,300 to $95,290 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Des Moines, at $93,660.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dental Hygienists in Sioux City, IA?
The median annual wage is $83,920, or $40.35 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $98,100, so pay in Sioux City, IA is 14.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Sioux City, IA earns more than $95,290 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $79,300 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Des Moines, at $93,660 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 jobs in this occupation in Sioux City, IA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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