salary$94,170 a year$45 an hour · median pay in the Omaha, NE-IA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$75,490per year
Top pay (top 10%)$98,080per year
Jobs in the area580people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Omaha?
Cheap. Rent of $1,448 a month takes 18.5% of the median dental hygienist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in Omaha, NE?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Omaha, NE-IA area is $94,170 a year ($45 an hour). Most earn between $75,490 and $98,080.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Omaha?
Typical rent of $1,448 a month takes 18.5% of the median dental hygienist salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Omaha, NE-IA metro area.