Dentists in Nebraska
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Projected employment for Dentists in Nebraska is growing faster than average.
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Dentists in Nebraska earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Dentists Work in Nebraska?
610 people worked as Dentists in 2018 in this state.
There were 660 Dentists employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 50 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 1,330 Dentists working in it, which means Nebraska has fewer Dentists than average.
Job Projections for Nebraska
Jobs for Dentists in this state are growing at a rate of 15.4% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 19.4%.
Nebraska Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 30 annual job openings, and 900 total jobs in 2026 for Dentists in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 6,400 annual jobs and 158,500 total jobs in 2026.
What do Dentists Make in Nebraska?
In 2018 wages for Dentists ranged from $59,870 to $208,000 with $123,090 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $28.78 to $100. The median hourly rate was $59.18.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $60.74 an hour.
The hourly rate declined by $1.56.
The median salary in Nebraska is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Nebraska Metros for Dentists
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Dentists.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA | 280 | $134,620 |
| Lincoln, NE | 130 | $112,430 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | 80 | $156,110 |
Top States for Dentists Employment
View the list below to see where most Dentists work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 17,240 | $125,860 |
| New York | 8,700 | $133,640 |
| Texas | 8,110 | $157,200 |
| Florida | 6,840 | $145,940 |
| Illinois | 4,820 | $143,090 |
| Michigan | 3,810 | $187,010 |
| New Jersey | 3,670 | $143,120 |
| Pennsylvania | 3,540 | $127,370 |
| North Carolina | 3,360 | $195,680 |
| Ohio | 3,330 | $188,390 |
| Massachusetts | 3,160 | $148,520 |
| Georgia | 3,110 | $149,240 |
| Virginia | 2,990 | $164,650 |
| Washington | 2,800 | $171,430 |
| Maryland | 2,720 | $132,450 |
| Arizona | 2,520 | $171,320 |
| Colorado | 2,330 | $131,090 |
| Oregon | 1,980 | $179,490 |
| Wisconsin | 1,930 | $192,440 |
| Indiana | 1,820 | $157,710 |
Below are the states where Dentists get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $208,000 |
| Alaska | $208,000 |
| New Hampshire | $208,000 |
| Delaware | $208,000 |
| Minnesota | $208,000 |
| Connecticut | $205,330 |
| North Dakota | $200,250 |
| North Carolina | $195,680 |
| Nevada | $195,610 |
| Wisconsin | $192,440 |
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Michal Jarmoluk under License
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