Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Omaha
The median dentist earns $187,400 a year in the Omaha metro, with the middle half between $153,320 and $248,590.[1]
25th percentile
$153,320
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$187,400
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$248,590
Upper end of the middle half
Omaha runs about 3% higher than the Iowa median and ranks 4th of 9 Iowa metros. It is about 10% higher than the national median.
Omaha pay range vs. Iowa and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Iowa annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $58,580 | $100,920 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $153,320 | $136,100 | $125,710 |
| Median | $187,400 | $181,520 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $248,590 | $209,880 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $263,450 | $259,990 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $191,850 | $198,470 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Omaha: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Omaha?
The median dentist salary in the Omaha metro area is $187,400, with the middle half earning between $153,320 and $248,590 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $58,580 at the 10th percentile to $263,450 at the 90th.
Is Omaha higher or lower than the rest of Iowa?
Omaha runs about 3% higher than the Iowa state median for dentists. It ranks 4th of 9 Iowa metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Omaha compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Omaha is about 10% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Omaha area?
BLS estimates 440 dentists were employed in the Omaha metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.11, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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