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Medical Assistant Jobs in Nebraska

$38K median salary • Top employers hiring now

Nebraska's healthcare industry employs approximately 125,000 workers in America's heartland. Nebraska Medicine/UNMC in Omaha achieved national prominence for biocontainment and pandemic response. CHI Health (CommonSpirit) and Bryan Health provide statewide coverage. The state ranks 14th in health outcomes—among the healthiest in the nation. Omaha and Lincoln anchor urban healthcare while vast rural Nebraska relies on critical access hospitals serving agricultural communities.

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$38K
Median Salary
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Medical Assistant Jobs in Nebraska

Who This Training Is For

Ideal for candidates with prior MA clinical experience who need certification to validate their skills for Nebraska employers.

New to healthcare? You're welcome to enroll, but be aware: if you have no prior clinical experience, you must complete a Self-Managed 100-Hour Externship on your own to satisfy the program's practical component and prepare for the certification exam.

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EHired does NOT place, arrange, or supervise externships. All externships are self-managed. You are responsible for identifying and securing your own externship site.

Nebraska Healthcare Industry

Understanding the NE healthcare job market:

Nebraska's healthcare industry employs approximately 125,000 workers in America's heartland. Nebraska Medicine/UNMC in Omaha achieved national prominence for biocontainment and pandemic response. CHI Health (CommonSpirit) and Bryan Health provide statewide coverage. The state ranks 14th in health outcomes—among the healthiest in the nation. Omaha and Lincoln anchor urban healthcare while vast rural Nebraska relies on critical access hospitals serving agricultural communities.

125,000
Healthcare Workers
94
Hospitals
#14
Health Ranking
90.0%
Cost of Living

Medical Assistant Salary in Nebraska

NE salary ranges by experience level:

Salary by Experience

Entry-Level
(0-1 years)
$30,000
Mid-Level
(2-4 years)
$38,000
Experienced
(5+ years)
$44,000

What Affects Your Salary

Omaha pays highest with Nebraska Medicine and CHI Health competition. Lincoln offers solid wages in university town. Cost of living at 90% of average makes salaries stretch well. Rural Nebraska pays less but cost of living is minimal. Meatpacking communities value bilingual Spanish skills. Nebraska Medicine's national prominence attracts talent.

Top Medical Assistant Employers in Nebraska

Nebraska features UNMC's national prominence and statewide health networks:

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NE Job Market by Region

Where the jobs are in Nebraska:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MA jobs in Nebraska:

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Start Your Clinical Healthcare Career in Nebraska

Nebraska's healthcare industry employs approximately 125,000 workers in America's heartland. Nebraska Medicine/UNMC in Omaha achieved national prominence for biocontainment and pandemic response. CHI Health (CommonSpirit) and Bryan Health provide statewide coverage. The state ranks 14th in health outcomes—among the healthiest in the nation. Omaha and Lincoln anchor urban healthcare while vast rural Nebraska relies on critical access hospitals serving agricultural communities.

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