Scope of practice — what a dental assistant may do, and under what level of supervision — is set by state law and changes over time, so verify current rules with the board before relying on them.

Nebraska Board of Dentistry · Last verified: September 2026

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Salary data

Dental Assistant Salary in Nebraska

Statewide Nebraska figures for dental assistants.

Nebraska median

$46,660

BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025

Nebraska range

$43,590–$49,370

vs. national

-3%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Nebraska

10 employers have 13 open dental assistant roles in Nebraska, led by Heartland Dental with 3 openings.

Heartland Dental3 open Summit Dental Health2 open Hurlbut Dental1 open Lumio Dental1 open Midlands Dental Group1 open Oral Surgery Partners1 open Peterson Orthodontics1 open Sanders Family Dental1 open

Dental Assistant Jobs by City in Nebraska

Omaha (8)Lincoln (2)Gretna (1)

About This Role

A dental assistant supports the dentist chairside with room prep, instruments, imaging, and patient care.

Dental practices across Nebraska hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many dental assistant jobs are open in Nebraska right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 13 live dental assistant openings in Nebraska. They come from 10 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in Nebraska?

The Nebraska median for dental assistants is $46,660 a year, -3% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in Nebraska?

The Nebraska Board of Dentistry sets the licensing rules for dental assistants in Nebraska. The summary on this page was last verified in September 2026. See the Nebraska requirements page for the current rules.

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Nebraska?

The Nebraska listings currently come from 10 employers, including Heartland Dental (3), Summit Dental Health (2), and Hurlbut Dental (1). 7 other employers have openings too.

05Which Nebraska cities have the most dental assistants openings?

Across the Nebraska listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Omaha (8), Lincoln (2), and Gretna (1).