CNA Salary in Nebraska

CNA is the fastest growing career in the healthcare world wherein one can earn several benefits along with remuneration. According to a recent survey performed by indeed.com, it can be concluded that in January 2015, the average salary of a certified nursing assistant in Nebraska was $18,000, which was 27% lower as compared to the average salaries in other U.S. states. The average annual and hourly salary, as stated by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, in May 2013 was $24,730 and $11.89, respectively. In the same year, 13,350 nurse aides were employed in the state, and the employment per 1000 jobs was approximately 14.40.

Yearly CNA Salary in NE on Different Percentile Brackets

The figures in the table below show the percentile income for Registered Nurses. The annual wages of a CNA change at different percentile levels.

Percentile Bracket	Annual Wages
90th	$30,580
75th	$27,750
50th	$23,830
25th	$21,560
10th	$20,100

Information Source – The Bureau of Labor Statistics (as of May 2013)

90% of CNAs were offered less than $30,580; 10% were paid more than $30,580.
75% of certified nurse assistants received less than $27,750; remaining 25% earned more than $27,750.
50% of the employees were waged less than $23,830; rest 50% salaried more than $23,830.
25% were paid annual wages less than $21,560; 75% were paid more than $21,560.
10% of employees earned less than $20,100; 90% made more than $20,100.

Salary as per Geographical Location

Working location of a CNA majorly affect their salary. After analyzing the below table, you can conclude that Bellevue and Omaha were the highest paying cities in the state having median annual salary of $29,066 and median monthly salary of $2,422. North Platte offered the lowest annual ($21,619) and monthly salary ($1,802). The median weekly income in the state ranged from $416 to $559 while the median hourly income is from $10 to $14.

Name of the City	Median Annual Salary	Median Monthly Salary	Median Weekly Salary	Median Hourly Salary
Bellevue	$29,066	$2,422	$559	$14
Fremont	$24,788	$2,066	$477	$12
Grand Island	$22,068	$1,839	$424	$11
Hastings	$22,068	$1,839	$424	$11
Kearney	$22,068	$1,839	$424	$11
Lincoln	$26,678	$2,223	$513	$13
Norfolk	$22,753	$1,896	$438	$11
North Platte	$21,619	$1,802	$416	$10
Omaha	$29,066	$2,422	$559	$14

Information Source – salary.com (as of January 2015)

Average Income of Similar Job Titles in NE

In the field of healthcare, nurses are remunerated according to their job title. Since, CNA Hospice is the topmost position, they receive the highest salary i.e. $23,000. On the contrary, Correctional Prison Facility CNA gets the lowest salary ($11,000). The pay of other job holders ranges between $12,000 to $21,000.

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Job Title	Salary
CNA Medical South	$17,000
CNA Hospice	$23,000
CNA CA State Prison	$17,000
Medical Assistant Family Practice	$21,000
Acute Care CNA	$12,000
Correctional Prison Facility CNA	$11,000
CNA Submit Info Today	$17,000
CNA Neurology Riverbend	$19,000
CNA	$18,000
CNA Sign UP	$17,000
CNA Medical Surgical	$20,000
Skilled Nursing Facility CNA	$12,000
CNA Sign UP Today	$18,000
CNA Rrmc	$21,000
CNA Float Pool Riverbend	$19,000

Information Source – indeed.com (as of January 2015)

Other Benefits

All nursing assistants employed in the state of Nebraska are offered the following benefits other than the salary:

Paid time off from work
Retirement plans
Program, vacation and personal days
Healthcare benefits
Health insurance
Medical coverage
Dental and vision insurance
Certain types of disability
Prescription drug plans

Job Outlook

The job requirements of nursing assistants will rise by 21 percent between these years 2012-2022. But the only reason that may constraint this job growth is the dependence of nursing homes on government funding. Since the career opportunities are limited in this profession, nursing assistants generally leave their jobs and opt for higher formal program.

FAQs

Question 1 – Presently, I am working as a CNA in Lincoln, and planning to move to Bellevue. What annual salary can I expect in the city?

Answer – The annual salary in Bellevue is $29,066, which is comparatively higher than the CNAs receive in Lincoln.

Question 2 – I’ll be completing my certification in a few months, suggest me some top paying job titles that can offer me good salary package.

Answer – CNA Hospice ($23,000), Medical Assistant Family Practice ($21,000), CNA Medical Surgical ($20,000), CNA Rrmc ($21,000) are some of the top paying job titles in Nebraska.