PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Dental Assistant - Entry Level
Aspen Dental · Omaha, NE
$17.00–$20.00/ hour
Dental Assistant jobs in Omaha, NE
Pay for dental assistants in the Omaha area centers on $23.18 per hour, or about $48,220 a year. The lower quarter earns under $21.88 and the upper quarter over $23.89. That ranks 85th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 52nd of 339 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Omaha. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Omaha.
- $23.18median pay per hour, Omaha
- $22–$24typical range per hour
- 1,140dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
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PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental · Omaha, NE
$22.00–$25.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Dental Assistant - Prosthodontist
ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers · Omaha, NE
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The metro median is 3% above the Nebraska statewide median of $22.44 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 1,140 dental assistants employed in the Omaha metro area, 2.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.96).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.69 | $38,880 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $21.88 | $45,510 | 4% below U.S. median |
| Median | $23.18 | $48,220 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $23.89 | $49,690 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $29.02 | $60,360 | 28% above U.S. median |
How Omaha ranks
- 85th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 52nd of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st 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 Omaha
- Overall prices in Omaha run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $23.18 median hour buys what $25.22 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.
Estimate your Omaha paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$834
- Per year: $41,724
- Per month: $3,477
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Omaha metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Douglas County
HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Douglas County (4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue, NE | 10 mi | $23.18/hr | 64,777 |
| Council Bluffs, IA | 11 mi | $23.18/hr | 62,665 |
| Lincoln, NE | 45 mi | $22.68/hr | 300,619 |
| Sioux City, IA | 87 mi | $22.64/hr | 86,875 |
| West Des Moines, IA | 119 mi | $23.41/hr | 73,664 |
| Grand Island, NE | 122 mi | $21.85/hr | 53,250 |
Dental Assistant jobs in Nebraska · Dental Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Nebraska
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.
Nebraska taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Omaha
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Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in Omaha, NE?
Dental Assistants in the Omaha metro area have a median pay of $23.18 per hour, about $48,220 a year. The middle half earn between $21.88 and $23.89 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Omaha a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Omaha ranks 52nd of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 85th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental assistants in Omaha?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Omaha. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Omaha.
Do I need a Nebraska license to work in Omaha 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 Omaha in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Douglas 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 Omaha?
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Your Dental Assistant pay reportTop-paying employers shown · your Nebraska list by name comes with the full report
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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