Physician Assistant salary in Nebraska
What physician assistants earn in Nebraska and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$133,040$63.96 per hour
vs U.S.−2%U.S. median $135,880
Middle half earn$112,820 – $146,790Top 10%: $165,540+
Jobs1,3301.24× the U.S. concentration
Physician Assistant pay in Nebraska cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $134,130 | $64.49 | 720 |
| Lincoln, NE | $128,050 | $61.56 | 290 |
| South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $134,440 | $64.63 | 180 |
| Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $135,620 | $65.20 | 100 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $130,970 | $62.97 | 70 |
| Grand Island, NE | $141,590 | $68.07 | 40 |
| Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $128,700 | $61.87 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Nebraska
Physician Assistant pay in similar states
Wisconsin · $133,950 Idaho · $133,790 North Dakota · $133,450 South Dakota · $133,200 Ohio · $132,090 Indiana · $132,050
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 physician assistant make in Nebraska?
Physician Assistants in Nebraska earned a median of $133,040 a year ($63.96 an hour) in May 2025, 2% less than the national median of $135,880. The middle half earned $112,820 to $146,790.
Where in Nebraska do physician assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Nebraska, pay was highest in Grand Island, NE at $141,590.
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.