Occupational Therapy Assistant salary in Nebraska
What occupational therapy assistants earn in Nebraska and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$63,180$30.38 per hour
vs U.S.−13%U.S. median $72,300
Middle half earn$50,250 – $72,550Top 10%: $77,840+
Jobs2100.61× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in Nebraska cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $65,930 | $31.70 | 80 |
| Lincoln, NE | $63,180 | $30.38 | 40 |
| South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $57,540 | $27.66 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Nebraska
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in similar states
Illinois · $64,120 Michigan · $63,260 Wyoming · $62,750 Ohio · $62,700 Tennessee · $62,420 Alabama · $62,250
Other healthcare salaries in Nebraska
Registered Nurses · $84,730 Nursing Assistants · $40,000 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
Questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in Nebraska?
Occupational Therapy Assistants in Nebraska earned a median of $63,180 a year ($30.38 an hour) in May 2025, 13% less than the national median of $72,300. The middle half earned $50,250 to $72,550.
Where in Nebraska do occupational therapy assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Nebraska, pay was highest in Omaha, NE-IA at $65,930.
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.