Physician Assistants Salary in Nebraska

Physician assistants in Nebraska earn the most in Grand Island (average $137,440 a year) and the least in Lincoln ($123,400), across the 3 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the physician assistants average at $132,810 and the median at $133,040 for 1,330 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $141,280.

Physician Assistants average salary by city in Nebraska

Grand Island$137,440
Omaha$135,930
Lincoln$123,400

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Grand Island	$137,440	$141,590	$121,150	$99,832	87
Omaha	$135,930	$134,130	$121,310	$98,869	92
Lincoln	$123,400	$128,050	$105,640	$90,875	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Physician Assistants salary in other states

Physician Assistants salary by city and state

More about pay in Nebraska

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1071.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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