Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Lincoln
The median dental assistant earns $48,440 a year in the Lincoln metro, with the middle half between $46,360 and $49,790.[1]
25th percentile
$46,360
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$48,440
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$49,790
Upper end of the middle half
Lincoln runs about 4% higher than the Nebraska median and ranks 2nd of 4 Nebraska metros. It is about the same as the national median.
Lincoln pay range vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Nebraska annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,970 | $37,810 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $46,360 | $43,590 | $44,340 |
| Median | $48,440 | $46,660 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $49,790 | $49,370 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $57,560 | $57,430 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $47,950 | $46,430 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Lincoln: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Lincoln?
The median dental assistant salary in the Lincoln metro area is $48,440, with the middle half earning between $46,360 and $49,790 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $38,970 at the 10th percentile to $57,560 at the 90th.
Is Lincoln higher or lower than the rest of Nebraska?
Lincoln runs about 4% higher than the Nebraska state median for dental assistants. It ranks 2nd of 4 Nebraska metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Lincoln compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Lincoln 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 Lincoln area?
BLS estimates 580 dental assistants were employed in the Lincoln metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.27, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
Other Nebraska metros