Surgical Assistants Salary in Nebraska
Surgical Assistants in Nebraska earn a median of $53,190 a year, −20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $53,190
- vs. U.S. median
- −20% ($66,800)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range in Nebraska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,460; the top 10% earn over $82,780. Nationally the range is $39,690 to $107,610.
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Surgical Assistants pay in Nebraska
How much do surgical assistants make in Nebraska?
The median is $53,190 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,460 and the top 10% earn over $82,780. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nebraska a good state for surgical assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 44 (−20% vs. the national median of $66,800). Living costs are not included.