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Veterans Health Administration · Lincoln, NE
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Dental Assistant jobs in Grand Island, NE
Dental Assistants in the Grand Island area earn a median of $21.85 per hour, about $45,440 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $19.92 and $22.48. That ranks 221st of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 53rd of 339 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Grand Island.
- $21.85median pay per hour, Grand Island
- $20–$22typical range per hour
- 80dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 87cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Assistant pay in Grand Island, NE
The metro median is 3% below the Nebraska statewide median of $22.44 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 80 dental assistants employed in the Grand Island metro area, 2.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.82).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.61 | $38,710 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $19.92 | $41,430 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Median | $21.85 | $45,440 | 4% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $22.48 | $46,760 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $27.14 | $56,450 | 19% above U.S. median |
How Grand Island ranks
- 221st of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 53rd of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 3 Nebraska metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dental Assistants (SOC 31-9091), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Grand Island
- Overall prices in Grand Island run 13% below the U.S. average (index 86.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 38% below the U.S. average (index 61.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $21.85 median hour buys what $25.21 buys at the national price level, 11% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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Estimated weekly gross$787
- Per year: $39,330
- Per month: $3,278
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Grand Island metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Dental Assistant - Entry Level
Aspen Dental · Omaha, NE
$17.00–$20.00/ hour
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Dental Assistant
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$22.00–$25.00/ hour
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Dental Assistant
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Offutt AFB, NE
$41k–$53k/ year
Dental health shortage areas in Hall County
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Hall County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 25 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Dental Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, NE | 88 mi | $22.68/hr | 300,619 |
| Omaha, NE | 122 mi | $23.18/hr | 489,265 |
| Bellevue, NE | 127 mi | $23.18/hr | 64,777 |
| Council Bluffs, IA | 132 mi | $23.18/hr | 62,665 |
| Sioux City, IA | 149 mi | $22.64/hr | 86,875 |
| Manhattan, KS | 151 mi | $19.66/hr | 54,700 |
Dental Assistant jobs in Nebraska · Dental Assistant jobs nationwide
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State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Nebraska requires for your role with the Nebraska licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
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Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in Grand Island, NE?
Dental Assistants in the Grand Island metro area have a median pay of $21.85 per hour, about $45,440 a year. The middle half earn between $19.92 and $22.48 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Grand Island a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Grand Island ranks 53rd of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 221st of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Nebraska license to work in Grand Island as a dental assistant?
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Nebraska requires for your role with the Nebraska licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Grand Island in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Hall County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
Does Valorem Health place dental assistants in Grand Island?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Aspen DentalOmaha, NE · 2 postings$21.00/ hr$17–$25
- Aspen DentalSt. Louis Park, MN · 5 postings$37.50/ hr$22–$42
- Smile BrandsFaribault, MN · 3 postings$28.50/ hr$25–$35
- Denver HealthDenver, CO · 8 postings$27.51/ hr$22–$32
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2What they are offering now
Low$16Median$22.48High$28
4 Dental Assistant postings with published pay in Nebraska, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 4 Dental Assistant roles
- Dental AssistantPermanent$33k–$60k/ year
- Dental Assistant - Entry LevelPermanent$17.00–$20.00/ hour
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