Medical Assistants Salary in Omaha, NE-IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Omaha, NE-IA

Median annual salary $47,340 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.76
10th percentile $36,180
90th percentile $57,000
Employed locally 1,400
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,180
    25th
    $39,890
    50th (median)
    $47,340
    75th
    $48,660
    90th
    $57,000

    Omaha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,023 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 57% Median Medical Assistants salary is 43% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Medical Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,180
    Minnesota $49,380
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $49,190
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $49,150
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $48,690
    New Hampshire $48,040

    Related occupations in Omaha, NE-IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $38,950
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,960
    Dental Assistants $48,220
    Physical Therapist Assistants $62,070
    Phlebotomists $37,950
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Omaha?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Omaha, NE-IA is $22.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.42 or more per hour.

    Is Omaha above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Omaha, NE-IA is 7.1% above 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 Omaha?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,180 per year in Omaha, NE-IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,890.