Surgical Assistant salary in Nebraska
What surgical assistants earn in Nebraska and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$53,190$25.57 per hour
vs U.S.−20%U.S. median $66,800
Middle half earn$47,010 – $75,410Top 10%: $82,780+
Jobs800.56× the U.S. concentration
Hospitals and jobs in Nebraska
Surgical Assistant pay in similar states
Idaho · $56,460 Massachusetts · $56,430 Michigan · $56,430 Hawaii · $54,190 West Virginia · $50,870 Mississippi · $50,810
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 surgical assistant make in Nebraska?
Surgical Assistants in Nebraska earned a median of $53,190 a year ($25.57 an hour) in May 2025, 20% less than the national median of $66,800. The middle half earned $47,010 to $75,410.
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.