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Medical Assistant Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$47,370/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.78/hr
▲ 4% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
2,380
public U.S. Median
$45,690
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$52,573 #2 of 51

Medical Assistant pay in Nebraska, explained

Medical assistants in Nebraska earn a median of $47,370 per year ($22.78 per hour), which is 4% above the national median of $45,690. Entry-level workers earn around $37,940, while the most experienced medical assistants reach about $59,450. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $47,370 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $47,370 is worth about $52,573 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #2 for real pay (vs #15 on the sticker number).

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Medical Assistant pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$37,940
$18.24/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$47,370
$22.78/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$59,450
$28.58/hr

Medical Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $47,370 $52,573
Colorado $48,400 $46,967 −$1,030
Iowa $45,480 $51,822 +$1,890
South Dakota $41,870 $47,265 +$5,500
Wyoming $40,920 $44,147 +$6,450
Missouri $40,440 $44,529 +$6,930
Kansas $39,510 $43,867 +$7,860

Medical Assistant in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do medical assistants make in Nebraska?

Medical assistants in Nebraska earn a median of $47,370 per year ($22.78 per hour), compared with $45,690 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay medical assistants well?

At $47,370, Nebraska pays 4% above the national median for medical assistants. An estimated 2,380 work in the state.

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