Dental Assistants Salary in Nebraska
Ranked #38 of 50 · NE
7.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $46,430 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $46,660
Employment 2,520
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,810P25 $43,590 Median $46,660P75 $49,370P90 $57,430
About 80% of dental assistantss in Nebraska earn between $37,810 and $57,430. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean dental assistants salary in Nebraska is $46,430, about 7.5% below the U.S. average ($50,200). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Nebraska
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, NE | $48,440 | $47,950 | 580 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $48,020 | $48,260 | 1,150 |
| Grand Island, NE | $46,910 | $46,470 | 100 |
| Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $46,660 | $45,250 | 180 |
| Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $45,930 | $44,350 | 100 |
| South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $44,340 | $41,690 | 470 |