OPEN·FULL-TIME·POSTED OCTOBER 16, 2026
Pediatric Dental Assistant
The Nest Pediatric Dentistry · Waukee, IA
Hourly pay
$24.00
Shift-hours adjusted
Weekly pay
$960
Annualized
$49,920
vs. Iowa median
+12%
Dental Assistant: $21.50/hr
01·THE DETAILS
| Job type | Full-time |
| Posted pay range | $18.00–$30.00/hr |
| Posted | October 16, 2026 |
| Listed on | Indeed |
About the job
*please apply only if you are able to commit to a minimum of three years in this position.* we are looking for someone who wants to become a long-term, valued member of our team and grow with our practice.
A TrueRounds recruiter can share the full description when you apply.
02·HOW THE PAY COMPARES
12% above 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 $24.00/hr.
P25
$21
P50
$22
P75
$23
YOU
THIS JOB $24.00/HRBAND = MIDDLE 50% OF DENTAL ASSISTANT PAY IN IOWA
03·SIMILAR JOBS·DENTAL ASSISTANT IN IOWA
| Job | Location | Pay | Posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 |