Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in Nebraska

Occupational therapy assistants in Nebraska earn the most in Omaha (average $66,170 a year) and the least in Lincoln ($63,480), across the 2 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the occupational therapy assistants average at $62,520 and the median at $63,180 for 210 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $70,710.

Occupational Therapy Assistants average salary by city in Nebraska

Omaha$66,170
Lincoln$63,480

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Omaha	$66,170	$65,930	$60,830	$53,216	92
Lincoln	$63,480	$63,180	$51,980	$51,177	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in other states

Occupational Therapy Assistants salary by city and state

More about pay in Nebraska

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-2011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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