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Physician Assistant Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$63.96 per hour · take-home ≈ $96,849/year ($8,071/month) for a single filer
Nebraska ranks 33rd of 51 states for Physician Assistant pay, with a median about 5% below the national average. Of the 1,330 Physician Assistant jobs BLS counts in Nebraska, the typical worker earns $133,040 a year — though pay ranges from $103,720 for newcomers to $165,540 at the top.
Physician Assistant pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $103,720 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $112,820 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $133,040 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $146,790 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $165,540 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,330 Physician Assistant jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 29-1071, “Physician Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Physician Assistant salary of $133,040 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 $96,849 — an effective tax rate of 27.2%.
| Gross (median) | $133,040 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,664 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,178 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$5,350 |
| Take-home (annual) | $96,849 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,071 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Nebraska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physician Assistant make in Nebraska?
- The median Physician Assistant salary in Nebraska is $133,040 per year ($63.96 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $112,820 and $146,790.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physician Assistant in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $133,040, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $96,849 per year ($8,071 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.2%.
- How many Physician Assistant jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 1,330 Physician 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.