Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Nebraska | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $47,370 | $44,846 | +6% |
| Median hourly wage | $22.77 | $21.56 | +6% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $52,575.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Medical Assistant in Nebraska is $47,370, or about $22.77 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Medical Assistants is $44,846. Nebraska is +6% above the national median.
Entry-level medical assistants in Nebraska typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 2,380 medical assistant jobs on record and a median salary of $47,370, Nebraska offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.