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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$40,000/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$19.23/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
16,450
public U.S. Median
$42,260
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$44,394 #18 of 51

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay in Nebraska, explained

Certified nursing assistants in Nebraska earn a median of $40,000 per year ($19.23 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $42,260. Entry-level workers earn around $37,090, while the most experienced certified nursing assistants reach about $48,980. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $40,000 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $40,000 is worth about $44,394 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #18 for real pay (vs #27 on the sticker number).

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$37,090
$17.83/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$40,000
$19.23/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$48,980
$23.55/hr

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $40,000 $44,394 —
Colorado $47,380 $45,977 −$7,380
Iowa $39,350 $44,837 +$650
Wyoming $39,160 $42,248 +$840
South Dakota $38,800 $43,799 +$1,200
Kansas $38,010 $42,201 +$1,990
Missouri $37,680 $41,490 +$2,320

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do certified nursing assistants make in Nebraska?

Certified nursing assistants in Nebraska earn a median of $40,000 per year ($19.23 per hour), compared with $42,260 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay certified nursing assistants well?

At $40,000, Nebraska pays 5% below the national median for certified nursing assistants. An estimated 16,450 work in the state.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) salary in other states

Oregon · $49,830 Washington · $49,180 New York · $48,590 New Hampshire · $47,870 District of Columbia · $47,700 California · $47,630 Colorado · $47,380 Vermont · $47,130 Maine · $47,070 New Jersey · $46,830 Massachusetts · $46,680 Minnesota · $46,680

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