OPEN·FULL-TIME·POSTED OCTOBER 15, 2026
Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions
Aspen Dental · Des Moines, IA
Hourly pay
$21.50
Shift-hours adjusted
Weekly pay
$860
Annualized
$44,720
vs. Iowa median
At median
Dental Assistant: $21.50/hr
01·THE DETAILS
| Job type | Full-time |
| Posted pay range | $20.00–$23.00/hr |
| Posted | October 15, 2026 |
| Listed on | Indeed |
About the job
At aspen dental, we put you first, offering the security and job stability that comes with working with a world-class dental service organization (dso). Our best-in-class training program, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling will help you thrive in your career.
A TrueRounds recruiter can share the full description when you apply.
02·HOW THE PAY COMPARES
Right at 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 $21.50/hr.
P25
$21
P50
$22
P75
$23
YOU
THIS JOB $21.50/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 Aspen Dental | Ankeny, IA | $22.00/hr | October 14, 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 Aspen Dental | Ankeny, IA | $22.00/hr | October 14, 2026 |
| Dental Assistant - Entry Level Aspen Dental | Ankeny, IA | $19.00/hr | October 14, 2026 |