salary$40,020 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Omaha, NE-IA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,750per year
Top pay (top 10%)$49,760per year
Jobs in the area7,740people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Omaha?
Expensive. Rent of $1,448 a month takes 43.4% of the median nursing assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Omaha, NE?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Omaha, NE-IA area is $40,020 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $37,750 and $49,760.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Omaha?
Typical rent of $1,448 a month takes 43.4% of the median nursing assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Omaha, NE-IA metro area.