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Dental Assistants in Nebraska earned a median of $46,660 a year ($22.43 an hour) in May 2025, 3% below the national median of $48,070; 2,520 were employed there, ranking #37 of 53 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $46,660 | $48,070 |
| Mean annual wage | $46,430 | $50,200 |
| Median hourly wage | $22.43 | $23.11 |
| 10th percentile | $37,810 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $43,590 | $44,340 |
| 75th percentile | $49,370 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $57,430 | $62,250 |
| Employment | 2,520 | 387,790 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 2.457 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.99 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.