Dentist Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$86.42 per hour · take-home ≈ $126,650/year ($10,554/month) for a single filer
Nebraska ranks 17th of 49 states for Dentist pay, with a median about 3% above the national average. Of the 790 Dentist jobs BLS counts in Nebraska, the typical worker earns $179,750 a year — though pay ranges from $68,040 for newcomers to $265,940 at the top.
Dentist pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $68,040 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $130,720 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $179,750 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $248,590 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $265,940 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 790 Dentist jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 29-1021, “Dentists, General”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Dentist salary of $179,750 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Nebraska state income tax, a single filer keeps about $126,650 — an effective tax rate of 29.5%.
| Gross (median) | $179,750 |
| Federal income tax | −$31,874 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$13,751 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$7,475 |
| Take-home (annual) | $126,650 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $10,554 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dentist make in Nebraska?
- The median Dentist salary in Nebraska is $179,750 per year ($86.42 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $130,720 and $248,590.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dentist in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $179,750, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $126,650 per year ($10,554 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.5%.
- How many Dentist jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 790 Dentist jobs in Nebraska in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Nebraska state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Nebraska.