verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Orthodontist Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$239,200/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$239,200.00/hr
▼ 17% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
public U.S. Median
$289,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$265,474 #16 of 22

Orthodontist pay in Nebraska, explained

Orthodontists in Nebraska earn a median of $239,200 per year ($239,200.00 per hour), which is 17% below the national median of $289,140. Entry-level workers earn around $239,200, while the most experienced orthodontists reach about $239,200. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $239,200 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $239,200 is worth about $265,474 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #16 for real pay (vs #16 on the sticker number).

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Orthodontist pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$239,200
$115.00/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$239,200
$239,200.00/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$239,200
$115.00/hr

Orthodontist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $239,200 $265,474
Colorado $416,000 $403,680 −$176,800
Missouri $332,630 $366,264 −$93,430

Orthodontist in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do orthodontists make in Nebraska?

Orthodontists in Nebraska earn a median of $239,200 per year ($239,200.00 per hour), compared with $289,140 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay orthodontists well?

At $239,200, Nebraska pays 17% below the national median for orthodontists.

Orthodontist salary in other states

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