Updated October 15, 2026

Dentist salary in Nebraska

Dentists in Nebraska earn a median of $80.82 per hour, about $168,110 a year, 3% below the U.S. median of $83.07. The middle half earn between $53.16 and $115+ per hour. The highest median among Nebraska metro areas is in Omaha, NE-IA, at $96.44 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.

Dentist pay in Nebraska: percentiles

LevelNebraska per hourNebraska per yearU.S. per hour
Lowest 10%$36.25$75,400$40.32
Lower quartile$53.16$110,570$60.62
Median$80.82$168,110$83.07
Upper quartile$115+$239,200+$105.95
Top 10%$115+$239,200+$115+

Figures marked $115+ are the BLS top-coded maximum.

Dentist pay by metro area in Nebraska

Metro areaMedian / hrMedian / yearEmployedvs Nebraska medianAfter cost of living
Omaha, NE-IA$96.44$200,59036019% above$104.93
Lincoln, NE$74.54$155,0501708% below$81.39

Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).

Dentist pay in states next to Nebraska

StateMedian / hrMedian / yearCompared with Nebraska
Iowa$84.13$174,9904% above Nebraska
Kansas$81.78$170,0901% above Nebraska
South Dakota$78.30$162,8603% below Nebraska
Wyoming$60.99$126,86025% below Nebraska

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Common questions

How much does a dentist make in Nebraska?

The median is $80.82 per hour, about $168,110 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $36.25 and the top 10% earn over $115+ (BLS, May 2024).

Which Nebraska city pays dentists the most?

Among Nebraska metro areas, Omaha, NE-IA has the highest median at $96.44 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.

Where does Nebraska rank for dentist pay?

Nebraska ranks 26th of 45 states by median dentist pay.

Is this the same as the pay in job postings?

No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.

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  • Mortenson Dental Health LLCOmaha, NE · 1 wage offer$61.21/ hr$61–$61
  • Smile BrandsHouston, TX · 8 postings$144.23/ hr$96–$192
  • Aspen DentalDunwoody, GA · 3 postings$123.80/ hr$87–$216
  • Aspen DentalCharlotte, NC · 3 postings$123.80/ hr$103–$192

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