Dental Assistants Salary in Northeast Nebraska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $42,710 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.54
10th percentile $36,030
90th percentile $50,800
Employed locally 170
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,030
    25th
    $37,640
    50th (median)
    $42,710
    75th
    $49,780
    90th
    $50,800

    Top-paying metros for Dental Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,360
    Minnesota $64,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,600
    Rochester, MN $62,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,700
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,620

    Related occupations in Northeast Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$38,620
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$31,470
    Medical Assistants$43,820
    Physical Therapist Assistants$59,650
    Pharmacy Aides$27,960
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$34,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Northeast Nebraska?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Northeast Nebraska is $20.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.60 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Nebraska above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Northeast Nebraska is 9.7% below the national median of $47,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dental Assistants in Northeast Nebraska?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,030 per year in Northeast Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,640.