General Dentist salary in Nebraska
The verified BLS median general dentist in Nebraska earns $179,750 ($86.42/hr). Nebraska pays roughly 5% above the national median of $170,950.
General Dentist pay in Nebraska: the analysis
At a verified median of $179,750, general dentists in Nebraska earn modestly above the U.S. median of $170,950 — a gap of about 5%. Among the 51 states where the BLS reports general dentist pay, Nebraska ranks 18th.
The pay range is wide: the lowest-paid tenth of general dentists in this state earn around $68,040, while the top tenth earn $265,940 or more — a spread of about $197,900. That gap reflects experience, practice setting, and demand more than any single factor, so an individual offer can sit well above or below the midpoint.
The BLS counts roughly 790 general dentists employed in Nebraska — a measure of how deep the local job market is for the role.
Within Nebraska, a general dentist earns about 1.9× what a dental hygienist earns and about 3.9× what a dental assistant earns ($92,580, $46,660 respectively) — a quick way to see where the role sits in the local dental pay ladder.
Within the state, general dentist pay is highest in Lincoln at about $204,530 and lowest in Grand Island at about $158,130. Metro-level demand and cost of living explain most of the in-state variation — see the metro breakdown below.
General Dentist pay distribution — Nebraska (verified)
Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated between published anchors.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $68,040 |
| 25th percentilei | $130,720 |
| Median (50th)i | $179,750 |
| 75th percentilei | $248,590 |
| 90th percentilei | $265,940 |
| Mean (average)i | $186,420 |
General Dentist pay by metro in Nebraska
All 2 Nebraska metros where BLS publishes a general dentist wage — highest first. State median: $179,750.
Verified BLS OEWS metropolitan wage estimates (May 2025). Percentages compare each metro median with the Nebraska median. Metros where BLS does not publish a general dentist wage are not listed.
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How much does a general dentist make in Nebraska?
The verified BLS OEWS median general dentist in Nebraska earns about $179,750 ($86.42/hr), from the official May 2025 state wage survey.
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