Dentist Salary in Nebraska
Based on 790+ workers in Nebraska
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (NE)
$179,750
$86.42/hr
vs National Average
$175,707
+2.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$68K – $266K
790 employed in Nebraska
Salary Distribution — Dentist in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $68,040 |
| 25th percentile | $130,720 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $179,750 |
| 75th percentile | $248,590 |
| 90th percentile | $265,940 |
Top-Paying Industries for Dentist (U.S.)
Which industries pay Dentists the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Dentists in Nebraska tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | $208,220 | 90 |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $193,760 | 1K |
| Administrative and Support Services | $193,060 | 610 |
| Finance and Insurance | $179,740 | 140 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $175,970 | 30 |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Dentist in Nebraska vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Nebraska) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $127,940 |
| 2023 | $139,180 |
| 2024 | $168,110 |
| 2025 | $179,750 |
| 2026 (projected) | $190,535 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Nebraska Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $127,940 | $160,183 |
| 2023 | $139,180 | $168,417 |
| 2024 | $168,110 | $173,305 |
| 2025 | $179,750 | $175,707 |
| 2026 (projected) | $190,535 | $186,249 |
Dentist Salary by Experience Level in Nebraska
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $130,720 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $179,750 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $248,590 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $265,940 |
Dentist Salary in Other States
Related Dentist Salaries in Nebraska
How other high-demand occupations in Nebraska compare to Dentist ($179,750 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Dentist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiologist in NE | $646,300 | +259.6% | $310.72/hr |
| Emergency Medicine Physician in NE | $371,880 | +106.9% | $178.79/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in NE | $342,570 | +90.6% | $164.70/hr |
| Surgeon in NE | $341,410 | +89.9% | $164.14/hr |
| Anesthesiologist in NE | $334,210 | +85.9% | $160.68/hr |
| Nurse Anesthetist in NE | $246,730 | +37.3% | $118.62/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in NE | $228,590 | +27.2% | $109.90/hr |
| Internal Medicine Physician in NE | $221,360 | +23.1% | $106.42/hr |
| Pediatrician in NE | $175,990 | -2.1% | $84.61/hr |
| Pharmacist in NE | $139,330 | -22.5% | $66.99/hr |
| Nurse Midwife in NE | $138,880 | -22.7% | $66.77/hr |
| Psychiatrist in NE | $135,180 | -24.8% | $64.99/hr |