Paramedic salary in Nebraska
What paramedics earn in Nebraska and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$56,230$27.04 per hour
vs U.S.−7%U.S. median $60,600
Middle half earn$50,170 – $66,700Top 10%: $76,710+
Jobs4900.75× the U.S. concentration
Paramedic pay in Nebraska cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $56,130 | $26.99 | 210 |
| South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $58,970 | $28.35 | 100 |
| Lincoln, NE | $63,900 | $30.72 | 60 |
| Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $53,820 | $25.88 | 60 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $53,310 | $25.63 | 50 |
| Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $60,640 | $29.15 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Nebraska
Paramedic pay in similar states
Tennessee · $57,690 Georgia · $57,660 Texas · $57,500 North Carolina · $57,320 Louisiana · $56,050 New Mexico · $55,530
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 a paramedic make in Nebraska?
Paramedics in Nebraska earned a median of $56,230 a year ($27.04 an hour) in May 2025, 7% less than the national median of $60,600. The middle half earned $50,170 to $66,700.
Where in Nebraska do paramedics earn the most?
Among areas in Nebraska, pay was highest in Lincoln, NE at $63,900.
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.