Dental Hygienists Salary in Northeast Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $83,640 -11.3% vs national
Median hourly $40.21
10th percentile $79,790
90th percentile $93,590
Employed locally 150
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,790
    25th
    $81,390
    50th (median)
    $83,640
    75th
    $93,070
    90th
    $93,590

    Top-paying metros for Dental Hygienists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $146,760
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $135,010
    Vallejo, CA $134,450
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $132,010
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $131,890
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $131,610

    Related occupations in Northeast Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$79,410
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,600
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,480
    Nurse Practitioners$130,830
    Pharmacists$130,020
    Physical Therapists$97,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in Northeast Nebraska is $40.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in Northeast Nebraska is 11.3% below the national median of $94,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $79,790 per year in Northeast Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,390.