Dental Hygienist salary in Nebraska
What dental hygienists earn in Nebraska and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$92,580$44.51 per hour
vs U.S.−6%U.S. median $98,100
Middle half earn$85,140 – $96,210Top 10%: $98,080+
Jobs1,2800.88× the U.S. concentration
Dental Hygienist pay in Nebraska cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $94,170 | $45.27 | 580 |
| Lincoln, NE | $95,100 | $45.72 | 280 |
| South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $85,600 | $41.16 | 190 |
| Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $91,460 | $43.97 | 160 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $83,920 | $40.35 | 120 |
| Grand Island, NE | $85,660 | $41.18 | 60 |
| Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $89,710 | $43.13 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Nebraska
Dental Hygienist pay in similar states
Missouri · $92,750 Indiana · $92,330 South Dakota · $92,210 Florida · $91,980 Utah · $91,120 North Dakota · $90,530
Other healthcare salaries in Nebraska
Registered Nurses · $84,730 Nursing Assistants · $40,000 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,150 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,660 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,610 Dental Assistants · $46,660 Pharmacists · $139,330 Medical Assistants · $47,370 Nurse Practitioners · $132,130 Physical Therapists · $97,090 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,540 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $72,860
Questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in Nebraska?
Dental Hygienists in Nebraska earned a median of $92,580 a year ($44.51 an hour) in May 2025, 6% less than the national median of $98,100. The middle half earned $85,140 to $96,210.
Where in Nebraska do dental hygienists earn the most?
Among areas in Nebraska, pay was highest in Lincoln, NE at $95,100.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.