Dental Assistants Salary in Nebraska

As of May 2025, the median annual wage for dental assistants in Nebraska was $46,660 -2.9% vs national

Nebraska vs United States

NebraskaUnited States
Median annual$46,660$48,070
Median hourly$22.43$23.11
Employment2,520387,790
Location quotient0.991.00

Data source: BLS OES state file (Nebraska) · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025

What the data says

The median wage in Nebraska is 2.9% below the national median — a difference of about $1,410 per year for a typical worker.

Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $37,810, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $57,430 — a 1.5x gap between entry-level and top earners.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average dental assistants salary in Nebraska?

The median annual wage in Nebraska is $46,660 ($22.43 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.

How does Nebraska compare to the national average for dental assistants?

The Nebraska median of $46,660 is 2.9% lower than the U.S. median of $48,070.

How many dental assistants work in Nebraska?

Approximately 2,520 are employed in Nebraska, per BLS OES.