Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Omaha
The median dental assistant earns $48,020 a year in the Omaha metro, with the middle half between $45,380 and $50,660.[1]
25th percentile
$45,380
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$48,020
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$50,660
Upper end of the middle half
Omaha runs about the same as the Iowa median and ranks 6th of 9 Iowa metros. It is about the same as the national median.
Omaha pay range vs. Iowa and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Iowa annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,720 | $39,360 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $45,380 | $45,990 | $44,340 |
| Median | $48,020 | $48,430 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $50,660 | $57,620 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $59,570 | $59,580 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $48,260 | $50,450 | $50,200 |
1,150
2.32
0.93
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Dental Assistant salary in Omaha: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Omaha?
The median dental assistant salary in the Omaha metro area is $48,020, with the middle half earning between $45,380 and $50,660 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $39,720 at the 10th percentile to $59,570 at the 90th.
Is Omaha higher or lower than the rest of Iowa?
Omaha runs about the same as the Iowa state median for dental assistants. It ranks 6th of 9 Iowa metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Omaha compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Omaha is about the same as the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Omaha area?
BLS estimates 1,150 dental assistants were employed in the Omaha metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.93, so the role is close to the national average.
Other Iowa metros