verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Physician Assistant Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$133,040/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$63.96/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
1,330
public U.S. Median
$135,880
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$147,653 #15 of 51

Physician Assistant pay in Nebraska, explained

Physician assistants in Nebraska earn a median of $133,040 per year ($63.96 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $135,880. Entry-level workers earn around $103,720, while the most experienced physician assistants reach about $165,540. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $133,040 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $133,040 is worth about $147,653 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #15 for real pay (vs #33 on the sticker number).

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Physician Assistant pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$103,720
$49.87/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$133,040
$63.96/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$165,540
$79.59/hr

Physician Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $133,040 $147,653
Wyoming $136,080 $146,810 −$3,040
Missouri $135,130 $148,794 −$2,090
Iowa $134,770 $153,563 −$1,730
Colorado $134,540 $130,555 −$1,500
South Dakota $133,200 $150,362 −$160
Kansas $125,640 $139,495 +$7,400

Physician Assistant in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do physician assistants make in Nebraska?

Physician assistants in Nebraska earn a median of $133,040 per year ($63.96 per hour), compared with $135,880 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay physician assistants well?

At $133,040, Nebraska pays 2% below the national median for physician assistants. An estimated 1,330 work in the state.

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