Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in Nebraska

Human resources assistants (except payroll and timekeeping) in Nebraska earn the most in Omaha (average $49,050 a year) and the least in Lincoln ($46,950), across the 2 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the human resources assistants (except payroll and timekeeping) average at $47,650 and the median at $47,130 for 440 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $52,250.

Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping average salary by city in Nebraska

Omaha$49,050
Lincoln$46,950

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Omaha	$49,050	$47,650	$41,310	$40,239	92
Lincoln	$46,950	$46,280	$40,200	$38,648	92

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

Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in other states

Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 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 43-4161.
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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