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Medical Assistant Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$22.78 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,790/year ($3,233/month) for a single filer
Medical Assistant pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,940 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $42,860 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,370 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $50,010 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $59,450 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,380 Medical Assistant jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 31-9092, “Medical Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Medical Assistant salary of $47,370 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Nebraska state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,790 — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
| Gross (median) | $47,370 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,504 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,624 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$1,452 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,790 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,233 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Assistant make in Nebraska?
- The median Medical Assistant salary in Nebraska is $47,370 per year ($22.78 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $42,860 and $50,010.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Assistant in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $47,370, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $38,790 per year ($3,233 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
- How many Medical Assistant jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 2,380 Medical Assistant jobs in Nebraska in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Nebraska state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Nebraska.