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Physical Therapist Assistant Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$61,370/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$29.50/hr
▼ 10% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
980
public U.S. Median
$68,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$68,111 #31 of 51

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Nebraska, explained

Physical therapist assistants in Nebraska earn a median of $61,370 per year ($29.50 per hour), which is 10% below the national median of $68,380. Entry-level workers earn around $48,100, while the most experienced physical therapist assistants reach about $77,690. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $61,370 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $61,370 is worth about $68,111 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #31 for real pay (vs #46 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist Assistant pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$48,100
$23.12/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$61,370
$29.50/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$77,690
$37.35/hr

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $61,370 $68,111
Colorado $64,810 $62,891 −$3,440
Kansas $64,500 $71,613 −$3,130
Missouri $63,770 $70,218 −$2,400
Wyoming $63,550 $68,561 −$2,180
Iowa $61,030 $69,540 +$340
South Dakota $49,310 $55,663 +$12,060

Physical Therapist Assistant in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do physical therapist assistants make in Nebraska?

Physical therapist assistants in Nebraska earn a median of $61,370 per year ($29.50 per hour), compared with $68,380 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay physical therapist assistants well?

At $61,370, Nebraska pays 10% below the national median for physical therapist assistants. An estimated 980 work in the state.

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