Nursing Assistant salary in Nebraska
What nursing assistants earn in Nebraska and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$40,000$19.23 per hour
vs U.S.−5%U.S. median $42,260
Middle half earn$38,030 – $46,410Top 10%: $48,980+
Jobs16,4501.72× the U.S. concentration
Nursing Assistant pay in Nebraska cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $40,020 | $19.24 | 7,740 |
| South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $40,020 | $19.24 | 2,920 |
| Lincoln, NE | $38,650 | $18.58 | 2,630 |
| Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $40,660 | $19.55 | 1,920 |
| Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $40,860 | $19.64 | 1,000 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $38,940 | $18.72 | 930 |
| Grand Island, NE | $38,880 | $18.69 | 590 |
Hospitals and jobs in Nebraska
Nursing Assistant pay in similar states
Montana · $40,900 Utah · $39,840 Michigan · $39,570 New Mexico · $39,390 Iowa · $39,350 Wyoming · $39,160
Other healthcare salaries in Nebraska
Registered Nurses · $84,730 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,150 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,660 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,610 Dental Assistants · $46,660 Pharmacists · $139,330 Medical Assistants · $47,370 Nurse Practitioners · $132,130 Physical Therapists · $97,090 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,540 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $72,860 Medical Records Specialists · $51,670
Questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Nebraska?
Nursing Assistants in Nebraska earned a median of $40,000 a year ($19.23 an hour) in May 2025, 5% less than the national median of $42,260. The middle half earned $38,030 to $46,410.
Where in Nebraska do nursing assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Nebraska, pay was highest in Omaha, NE-IA at $40,020.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.