Pay
The median is the middle of dentists already employed, not a starting wage. The 25th is the lower quarter of that group. The 75th is what the upper quarter already earns.
| Percentile | Metro | IA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $134,360 | $136,100 | $125,710 |
| Median | $168,170 | $181,520 | $170,950 |
| 75th | $210,040 | $209,880 | $224,040 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Hiring difficulty and demand
This is the same score as the free check.
Who's hiring
- Community Health Care, 14 campuses
- Galva Family Dentistry, 3 campuses
- Nonnenmann Dental, 3 campuses
- East Moline Dental Center, 2 campuses
- Larsen Dental, 2 campuses
- Richards Dental, 2 campuses
Campuses on file in the provider extract, not live job ads.
License and training
Every state licenses dentists through its dental board. The usual path is a DDS or DMD from an accredited school, the national board exam, and a clinical exam the state accepts. Confirm your state board's rules before you hire or start.
Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, dentists
The work
The schedule is the day. You move between exams, restorations, and the patient in pain who needs a slot that morning.
Between patients you read images, review treatment plans, and sign off on hygiene exams. Owners also carry payroll, equipment, and insurance contracts.
Nearby metros
- Iowa City, IA · 48 miles
- Cedar Rapids, IA · 62 miles
- Dubuque, IA · 65 miles
- Peoria, IL · 76 miles
Related roles
- Cardiovascular Technologist jobs in Davenport
- CNA jobs in Davenport
- Community Health Worker jobs in Davenport
- Nurse Anesthetist
- Dietitian jobs in Davenport
- Health Education Specialist jobs in Davenport
- Health Information Technologist jobs in Davenport
- General Internist
- Medical Assistant jobs in Davenport
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist jobs in Davenport
- Orderly
- Paramedic jobs in Davenport
- Pharmacy Technician jobs in Davenport
- Phlebotomist jobs in Davenport
- Registered Nurse jobs in Davenport
- Respiratory Therapist jobs in Davenport
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in Davenport
- Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Davenport
- Surgical Technologist jobs in Davenport
One manager hiring: Hire a Dentist in Davenport.
Dentists, General hiring pages
Upload your resume, see your match score, and let local employers find you
Questions
Who hires dentists in Davenport?
Dental practices, group practices, and community health centers hire dentists in Davenport. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Community Health Care, Galva Family Dentistry, Nonnenmann Dental.
How do I get licensed as a dentist in Iowa?
Start with the Iowa dental board. It sets the exams it accepts and the steps for a dentist moving from another state to Davenport.
What should a practice in Davenport weigh when hiring a dentist?
Ask which procedures the dentist does alone and how fast they build a schedule. Davenport has slightly fewer of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 7% under the Iowa median.