Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025

Dental Hygienist Salary in Grand Island

The median dental hygienist earns $85,660 a year in the Grand Island metro, with the middle half between $84,290 and $91,990.[1]

25th percentile

$84,290

Lower end of the middle half

Median

$85,660

Half earn more, half earn less

75th percentile

$91,990

Upper end of the middle half

Grand Island runs about 7% lower than the Nebraska median and ranks 3rd of 4 Nebraska metros. It is about 13% lower than the national median.

Grand Island pay range vs. Nebraska and the U.S.

Dental Hygienist annual wages: Grand Island vs. Nebraska vs. U.S. (BLS OEWS, May 2025)
PercentileMetro annualNebraska annualU.S. annual
10th percentile$81,650$67,600$74,880
25th percentile$84,290$85,140$83,570
Median$85,660$92,580$98,100
75th percentile$91,990$96,210$108,480
90th percentile$94,420$98,080$126,050
Mean (average)$85,930$88,990$98,990

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.[2] Gross wages for employees; excludes the self-employed. Comparisons in this page are DSO Hire calculations and are not adjusted for cost of living.

Employed in metro

60

About 5% of Nebraska's total (calculation)

Per 1,000 jobs

1.52

Nebraska: 1.25

Location quotient

1.06

1.00 = U.S. average; close to the national average

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Dental Hygienist salary in Grand Island: FAQ

How much do dental hygienists make in Grand Island?

The median dental hygienist salary in the Grand Island metro area is $85,660, with the middle half earning between $84,290 and $91,990 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $81,650 at the 10th percentile to $94,420 at the 90th.

Is Grand Island higher or lower than the rest of Nebraska?

Grand Island runs about 7% lower than the Nebraska state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 3rd of 4 Nebraska metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)

How does Grand Island compare nationally?

Dental Hygienist pay in Grand Island is about 13% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)

How many dental hygienists work in the Grand Island area?

BLS estimates 60 dental hygienists were employed in the Grand Island metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.06, so the role is close to the national average.