How Much Does a Medical Assistant Make in Nebraska in 2026?

A typical Medical Assistant in Nebraska earns about $22.78 per hour ($47,370 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That breaks down to about $3,948 a month and $911 a week, calculated from the annual figure. These numbers reflect typical pay across the state, covering a range of clinics, hospitals, and physician offices.

Nebraska pay runs about 4% above the national figure of $45,690, and the state ranks 15th out of 51 nationwide. About 2,380 Medical Assistants work across Nebraska, compared with 817,870 nationally. That gap gives a sense of scale rather than opportunity, but it shows Nebraska sits ahead of most states on pay alone.

Entry-level positions in Nebraska typically offer around $18.24 an hour, or about $37,940 a year, according to the same wage data. Pay at this level often applies to those just completing certification or starting their first clinical role. Within a few years, most Medical Assistants move up toward the typical pay of $22.78 an hour. Raises tend to follow added responsibility rather than time alone.

Experienced Medical Assistants in Nebraska often earn upwards of $24.04 an hour, about $50,010 a year, and the top 10% make over $28.58 an hour, roughly $59,450 a year. That leaves a spread of $21,510 between entry-level and top-10% annual pay. Setting, years on the job, and city tend to separate the two groups, since larger metro clinics and specialized practices typically pay more than small rural offices.

Nebraska's Medical Assistant pay has climbed steadily over the past decade. In 2015, typical pay stood at $29,620 a year; by 2025 it reached $47,370, according to the latest data. That is a gain of $17,750, or 60%, over ten years. Growth was steady through the late 2010s and accelerated sharply between 2023 and 2024.

Nationally, Medical Assistant pay rose 49% over the same decade, a smaller rise than Nebraska's 60%. The gap between the two decade-long changes is 11 percentage points. For someone starting a Medical Assistant career in Nebraska now, that history shows pay has moved up meaningfully over time, though past growth is not a guarantee of future increases.

Pay runs highest in Omaha, where Medical Assistants earn $48,010 a year, about 1% above the statewide figure. Lincoln follows closely at $47,190 a year, just under the state figure. Both metro areas post pay at or above the statewide typical of $47,370 a year.

Grand Island pays the least among the state's tracked cities, at $40,370 a year, leaving a spread of $7,640 between the highest- and lowest-paying metro areas. Omaha also has the largest Medical Assistant workforce in the state, with about 1,400 workers, followed by Lincoln at 570 and Grand Island at 100. These figures cover each city's full metro area, and lower pay in smaller cities usually tracks a lower cost of living.

Among Nebraska's neighbors, Colorado pays the most, at $48,400 a year, about 2% above Nebraska's figure. Iowa is closest, at $45,480, about 4% lower. South Dakota ($41,870), Wyoming ($40,920), Missouri ($40,440), and Kansas ($39,510) all pay less, with Kansas running about 17% below Nebraska. Medical Assistant certification and registry credentials can often be transferred or endorsed between neighboring states, which can simplify a move across state lines.

Medical Assistants in Nebraska typically earn $47,370 a year, a figure that has risen 60% over the past decade and now sits slightly above the national figure. Pay varies by city and experience, from entry-level rates near $37,940 to top earnings above $59,450. Readers considering this path can check Nebraska's certification and registry requirements, and compare local figures on the state's city pages for a closer look at pay near them.