Nursing Assistants salary
in Omaha, NE-IA
- Middle 50%
- $38,150–$46,790
- vs U.S. median
- -5%
- Metro rank
- #207 of 516
Nursing Assistants in the Omaha, NE-IA metro earn a median of $40,020 a year, based on BLS estimates for 7,740 jobs (May 2025). That is 5% below the U.S. median of $42,260 and in line with the NE statewide median of $40,000. It ranks #207 of 516 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE7,740 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Nursing Assistants pay in other NE metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $40,860 |
| Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $40,660 |
| South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $40,020 |
| Grand Island, NE | $38,880 |
| Lincoln, NE | $38,650 |
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Questions
What is the average Nursing Assistants salary in Omaha?
The BLS median is $40,020 a year (May 2025). Half of the 7,740 jobs pay between $38,150 and $46,790. The 10th percentile is $37,750 and the 90th is $49,760.
Is Omaha a high-paying metro for Nursing Assistants?
That is 5% below the U.S. median of $42,260 and in line with the NE statewide median of $40,000. It ranks #207 of 516 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Nursing Assistants make an hour in Omaha?
About $19.24 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $40,020 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $18.34–$22.50 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.