Physical Therapist Assistants pay range in Omaha
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,980 a year or less, while the top 10% make $80,680 or more. The middle half of physical therapist assistants in Omaha earn between $52,750 and $75,680.
- $45K10th
- $53K25th
- $63KMedian
- $76K75th
- $81K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $63,800 | $5,317 | $30.67 |
| Median | $63,470 | $5,289 | $30.51 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $52,750 | $4,396 | $25.36 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $75,680 | $6,307 | $36.38 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Omaha vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Physical therapist assistants in Omaha earn 3% more than the Nebraska average ($61,890) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($68,730). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $68,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $63,800 | $63,470 | $44,980 | $80,680 | 440 |
| Nebraska | $61,890 | $61,370 | $48,100 | $77,690 | 980 |
| United States | $68,730 | $68,380 | $47,750 | $89,510 | 112,430 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary after taxes in Omaha
On the average salary of $63,800, a single filer in Omaha takes home about $51,420 a year, or $4,285 a month and $1,978 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Omaha, NE-IA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IA | $51,631 | $4,303 |
| Working in NE | $51,420 | $4,285 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Omaha a good place for physical therapist assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Omaha area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $63,800 buys what about $69,415 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Omaha ($49,660). A typical home costs $310,337, or 4.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary in other Nebraska cities
Omaha ranks 1st of 3 Nebraska metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Omaha$63,800
- Grand Island$59,890
- Lincoln$58,710
Highest-paying cities for physical therapist assistants
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($94,690).
- San Jose, CA$94,690
- San Francisco, CA$93,600
- Santa Cruz, CA$89,020
- Bakersfield, CA$87,150
- Santa Rosa, CA$86,840
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Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Omaha: questions
How much do physical therapist assistants make an hour in Omaha?
$30.68 an hour on average, and $30.51 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapist assistants salary in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,980 a year and the 25th percentile is $52,750, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapist assistants take-home pay in Omaha?
About $51,420 a year ($4,285 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $63,800.
Do physical therapist assistants earn more in Omaha than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($68,730).
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 31-2021; area Omaha, NE-IA (36540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.4%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.22, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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