NE · Omaha · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Specialist jobs in Omaha, NE

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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).

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.

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 Specialist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
St. Joseph, MO122 mi$104.52/hr71,098
Manhattan, KS146 mi$115+/hr54,700

Dental Specialist jobs in Nebraska · Dental Specialist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Nebraska

Active dental license in the state of the job. 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.

Nebraska state guide

Other healthcare roles in Omaha

Omaha city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

Do I need a Nebraska license to work in Omaha as a dental specialist?

Active dental license in the state of the job. 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 specialists in Omaha?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Dental Care AllianceLargo, FL · 1 posting$180.29/ hr$144–$216
  • Dental Care AllianceWheat Ridge, CO · 1 posting$168.27/ hr$144–$192
  • PDS HealthAvondale, AZ · 1 posting$164.66/ hr$132–$197
  • PDS HealthColorado Springs, CO · 1 posting$164.66/ hr$132–$197

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2What they are offering now

Low$110Median$144.23High$195

13 Dental Specialist postings with published pay in the US, 10 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

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