Dental hygienist salary in Nebraska
Dental hygienists in Nebraska earn a median $44.51 an hour, or $92,580 a year, 5.6% below the national median of $47.16. Nebraska ranks 31 of 50 on median hourly pay. About 1,280 hygienists work in the state.
$44.51
median hourly wage
$92,580
median annual wage
1,280
dental hygienists employed
1.9x
the median for all jobs here
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Nebraska pay range
| Measure | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $32.50 | $67,600 |
| 25th percentile | $40.93 | $85,140 |
| Median | $44.51 | $92,580 |
| 75th percentile | $46.26 | $96,210 |
| 90th percentile | $47.15 | $98,080 |
| Mean (average) | $42.79 | $88,990 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Against the national figures
| Nebraska | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median hourly | $44.51 | $47.16 |
| Median annual | $92,580 | $98,100 |
| 90th percentile hourly | $47.15 | $60.60 |
| Median, all occupations (annual) | $48,980 | $50,980 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Pay by metro and nonmetro area
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 25th to 75th percentile (hourly) | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, NE | $45.72 | $95,100 | $41.49 to $46.99 | 280 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $45.27 | $94,170 | $44.07 to $46.30 | 580 |
| Northeast Nebraska (nonmetro) | $43.97 | $91,460 | $40.75 to $45.22 | 160 |
| Northwest Nebraska (nonmetro) | $43.13 | $89,710 | $41.05 to $45.04 | 60 |
| Grand Island, NE | $41.18 | $85,660 | $40.53 to $44.23 | 60 |
| South Nebraska (nonmetro) | $41.16 | $85,600 | $39.65 to $42.65 | 190 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $40.35 | $83,920 | $39.01 to $45.07 | 120 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro figures cover the whole metro area, including any part in a neighboring state.
How common the job is
Nebraska has 1.25 dental hygienist jobs per 1,000 jobs, a location quotient of 0.88 (1.00 is the national share; below 1 means hygienists make up a smaller share of jobs here than nationally).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
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