salary$128,050 a year$62 an hour · median pay in the Lincoln, NE area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$94,050per year
Top pay (top 10%)$161,990per year
Jobs in the area290people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Lincoln?
Cheap. Rent of $1,328 a month takes 12.4% of the median physician assistant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Lincoln, NE?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Lincoln, NE area is $128,050 a year ($62 an hour). Most earn between $94,050 and $161,990.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Lincoln?
Typical rent of $1,328 a month takes 12.4% of the median physician assistant salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Lincoln, NE metro area.