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Dental Assistants in Nebraska

Dental assistants support dentists by preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, and helping during patient procedures. They also provide patients with oral care instructions and handle administrative tasks like scheduling and records In Nebraska the median pay is $46,660 a year, 3% below the national median of $48,070.

$46,660median pay in Nebraska, per year
$43,590–$49,370middle half earn
2,520employed in Nebraska
$48,070U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Nebraska

21open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Nebraska or remote
4employers hiring
20posted in the last 7 days
MN · CA · WIwhere most openings are

Openings in Nebraska and remote

  • Dental Assistant · Veterans Health Administration · Lincoln, Nebraska · $32759–$59621

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What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.

Skills that matter most

Active ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionActive LearningMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessInstructingService Orientation

Knowledge areas

Customer and Personal ServiceMedicine and DentistryEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementAdministrativeComputers and Electronics

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Licenses and training in Nebraska

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O*NET-SOC 31-9091.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Nebraska, annual.