Medical Assistants Salary in Northeast Nebraska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,820 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.07
10th percentile $36,450
90th percentile $54,810
Employed locally 270
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,450
    25th
    $36,860
    50th (median)
    $43,820
    75th
    $47,160
    90th
    $54,810

    Top-paying metros for Medical Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $75,180
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,900
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,570
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,850

    Related occupations in Northeast Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $38,620
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $31,470
    Dental Assistants $42,710
    Physical Therapist Assistants $59,650
    Pharmacy Aides $27,960
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $34,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Northeast Nebraska?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Northeast Nebraska is $21.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.17 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Nebraska above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Northeast Nebraska is 0.9% below the national median of $44,200. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Assistants in Northeast Nebraska?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,450 per year in Northeast Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,860.