Veterinary Assistant Salary in Nebraska
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$35,210
per year · $16.54/hr
Typical range
$28,290–$39,320
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
-10%
US avg $39,024
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$34,320 /yr
Typical range
$23,832–$37,000
vs. BLS median
-3%
Based on 13 recent veterinary assistant job postings in Nebraska that disclosed pay, lower than the BLS median of $35,210. Hourly rates annualized at 2,080 hrs/yr.
Employer-advertised compensation, triangulated from multiple job sources and refreshed continuously.
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Salary percentiles in Nebraska
10th
$28,290
25th
$30,060
Median
$35,210
75th
$37,110
90th
$39,320
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
800
Veterinary Assistants employed in Nebraska
#36/51
State rank by median pay
1.07
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
177 open veterinary assistant jobs in Nebraska
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinary assistant make in Nebraska?
The median veterinary assistant salary in Nebraska is $35,210 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $28,290 and $39,320 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinary assistant in Nebraska?
The mean hourly wage for veterinary assistants in Nebraska is $16.54 per hour.
Where does Nebraska rank for veterinary assistant pay?
Nebraska ranks #36 of 51 states by median veterinary assistant salary, with about 800 veterinary assistants employed.
What are veterinary assistants actually paid in Nebraska right now?
Recent job postings in Nebraska that disclose pay advertise a median of $34,320 per year for veterinary assistants (typical range $23,832–$37,000), based on 13 postings — lower than the BLS median of $35,210.