How much does a dental assistant make in Nebraska?
$46,660a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in Nebraska. That is $22.43 an hour or $3,888 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.43
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,810Median: $46,660Highest 10%: $57,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,810 | $18.18 | |
| 25th | $43,590 | $20.96 | |
| Median | $46,660 | $22.43 | |
| 75th | $49,370 | $23.74 | |
| 90th | $57,430 | $27.61 |
Cities in Nebraska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sioux City, IA | $48,590 |
| Lincoln, NE | $48,440 |
| Omaha, NE | $48,020 |
| Grand Island, NE | $46,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental assistants.
| 34. Tennessee | $46,720 |
| 35. Montana | $46,680 |
| 36. Virginia | $46,670 |
| 37. Nebraska | $46,660 |
| 38. Missouri | $45,970 |
| 39. Idaho | $45,880 |
| 40. Oklahoma | $45,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Nebraska?
The median hourly pay in Nebraska is $22.43 ($46,660 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Nebraska than the national average?
No: $46,660 against $48,070 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Nebraska rank for dental assistant pay?
Nebraska ranks 37 of 50 states.
Which city in Nebraska pays dental assistants the most?
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD, with a median of $48,590 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.