SOC 31-9099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other — Omaha
Omaha, NE-IA · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Omaha, NE is $44,450 a year, trailing the national median of $48,430 by 8.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Omaha, NE is $44,450 a year, trailing the national median of $48,430 by 8.2%. Half of workers earn between $36,880 and $55,490. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $31,440 and the ninetieth at $69,790.
The area has 190 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.53 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Lincoln leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $38,560. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 447th of 565 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,440 | −35.1% |
| 25th | $36,880 | −23.8% |
| Median (50th) | $44,450 | −8.2% |
| 75th | $55,490 | +14.6% |
| 90th | $69,790 | +44.1% |
| Mean | $46,960 | −3.0% |
Other metro areas in Nebraska
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln | $38,560 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Omaha run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $44,450 goes as far as $49,334 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,450as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,334US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,450 a year, 8.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,440 to $69,790 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 190 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lincoln, at $38,560.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Healthcare Support Workers, All Other in Omaha, NE?
The median annual wage is $44,450, or $21.37 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $48,430, so pay in Omaha, NE is 8.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Omaha, NE earns more than $69,790 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,440 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Lincoln, at $38,560 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 190 jobs in this occupation in Omaha, NE. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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