Dental Assistants Salary in Nebraska
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Nebraska
Dental Assistants in Nebraska earn a median salary of $45,357 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -4.1% vs the national median of $47,300. An estimated 2,440 dental assistants are employed across Nebraska, with salaries ranging from $42,710 to $48,220 depending on location.
$45,357
Avg median salary in Nebraska
$48,220
Highest paying metro
$42,710
Lowest paying metro
2,440
Employed in Nebraska
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Dental Assistants salaries by city in Nebraska
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $48,220 | $45,520 | $49,700 | 1,140 |
| Lincoln, NE | $47,170 | $44,900 | $48,360 | 550 |
| Northwest Nebraska | $45,550 | $38,030 | $46,550 | 100 |
| Grand Island, NE | $45,440 | $41,430 | $46,760 | 80 |
| South Nebraska | $43,050 | $39,330 | $45,240 | 400 |
| Northeast Nebraska | $42,710 | $37,640 | $49,780 | 170 |