Dental Hygienists Salary in Nebraska

Dental hygienists in Nebraska earn the most in Lincoln (average $90,820 a year) and the least in Grand Island ($85,930), across the 3 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the dental hygienists average at $88,990 and the median at $92,580 for 1,280 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $98,990.

Dental Hygienists average salary by city in Nebraska

Lincoln$90,820
Omaha$90,490
Grand Island$85,930

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lincoln	$90,820	$95,100	$86,300	$69,469	92
Omaha	$90,490	$94,170	$91,670	$69,252	92
Grand Island	$85,930	$85,660	$84,290	$66,251	87

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Dental Hygienists salary in other states

Dental Hygienists salary by city and state

More about pay in Nebraska

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1292.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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