Dental Hygienist salary in Nebraska
The median annual wage for dental hygienists in Nebraska is $92,580, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — below the national median of $98,100. Nebraska ranks 31 of 49 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$92,580
25th percentile
$85,140
75th percentile
$96,210
90th percentile
$98,080
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Nebraska | 1,280 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Nebraska | $88,990 |
| National median | $98,100 |
| National employment | 222,740 |
States with similar pay for dental hygienists
- Missouri: median $92,750
- Indiana: median $92,330
- South Dakota: median $92,210
- Florida: median $91,980
- Utah: median $91,120
- North Dakota: median $90,530
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Dental Hygienists" (29-1292), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.