Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Nebraska | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $40,000 | $41,878 | -4% |
| Median hourly wage | $19.23 | $20.13 | -4% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $44,395.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Nursing Assistant in Nebraska is $40,000, or about $19.23 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Nursing Assistants is $41,878. Nebraska is -4% below the national median.
Entry-level nursing assistants in Nebraska typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 16,450 nursing assistant jobs on record and a median salary of $40,000, Nebraska offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.