How much does a nursing assistant make in Nebraska?
$40,000a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in Nebraska. That is $19.23 an hour or $3,333 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.23
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 16,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,090Median: $40,000Highest 10%: $48,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,090 | $17.83 | |
| 25th | $38,030 | $18.28 | |
| Median | $40,000 | $19.23 | |
| 75th | $46,410 | $22.31 | |
| 90th | $48,980 | $23.55 |
Cities in Nebraska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $40,020 |
| Sioux City, IA | $38,940 |
| Grand Island, NE | $38,880 |
| Lincoln, NE | $38,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing assistants.
| 24. Virginia | $43,200 |
| 25. Delaware | $42,030 |
| 26. Montana | $40,900 |
| 27. Nebraska | $40,000 |
| 28. Utah | $39,840 |
| 29. Michigan | $39,570 |
| 30. New Mexico | $39,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in Nebraska?
The median hourly pay in Nebraska is $19.23 ($40,000 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in Nebraska than the national average?
No: $40,000 against $42,260 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Nebraska rank for nursing assistant pay?
Nebraska ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Nebraska pays nursing assistants the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $40,020 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.