OPEN·FULL-TIME·POSTED SEPTEMBER 27, 2026
Dental Assistant
Associated Metro Dentist · Des Moines, IA
Hourly pay
$21.00
Shift-hours adjusted
Weekly pay
$840
Annualized
$43,680
vs. Iowa median
-2%
Dental Assistant: $21.50/hr
01·THE DETAILS
| Job type | Full-time |
| Posted pay range | $18.00–$24.00/hr |
| Posted | September 27, 2026 |
| Listed on | Indeed |
About the job
Foley dental is looking for a friendly and dependable dental assistant to join our team. This role supports the dentist during procedures, assists with patient care, and helps keep daily operations running smoothly. The ideal candidate is patient-focused, detail-oriented, and works well in a team environment.
A TrueRounds recruiter can share the full description when you apply.
02·HOW THE PAY COMPARES
2% below the Iowa median.
Dental Assistant jobs in Iowa pay a median of $21.50/hr, with the middle half between $20.75 and $22.50. This one pays $21.00/hr.
P25
$21
P50
$22
P75
$23
YOU
THIS JOB $21.00/HRBAND = MIDDLE 50% OF DENTAL ASSISTANT PAY IN IOWA
03·SIMILAR JOBS·DENTAL ASSISTANT IN IOWA
| Job | Location | Pay | Posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pediatric Dental Assistant The Nest Pediatric Dentistry | Waukee, IA | $24.00/hr | October 16, 2026 |
| Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions Aspen Dental | Des Moines, IA | $21.50/hr | October 15, 2026 |
| Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions Aspen Dental | Des Moines, IA | $21.50/hr | October 15, 2026 |
| Dental Assistant - Entry Level Aspen Dental | Ankeny, IA | $19.00/hr | October 14, 2026 |
| Registered Dental Assistant Cedar Rapids Family Dental Center | Cedar Rapids, IA | $24.50/hr | October 14, 2026 |
| Dental Assistant - Entry Level Aspen Dental | Ankeny, IA | $19.00/hr | October 14, 2026 |