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Job Salary Guide ยท 2026

Physician Assistant Salary After Tax in Omaha

Based on BLS OEWS data ยท NE ยท Single filer

Rent: ComfortableCOL Index: 0.95

Physician Assistant Salary Range

25th Percentile

$105,000

Take-home:

$76,789

$6,399/mo

Entry to mid-level

Median

$126,000

Take-home:

$90,184

$7,515/mo

Typical salary

75th Percentile

$148,000

Take-home:

$103,936

$8,661/mo

Senior / specialist

Tax Breakdown

At median salary of $126,000

Gross Salary$126,000
Federal Tax(15.5%)โ€“$19,487
NE State Taxโ€“$6,690
Social Securityโ€“$7,812
Medicareโ€“$1,827
Annual Take-Home$90,184
$7,515Monthly
$3,469Bi-Weekly
28.43%Effective Rate

Cost of Living in Omaha

Rent-to-income ratio (1BR)16% โ€” Comfortable

1BR Monthly Rent

$1,200/mo

2BR Monthly Rent

$1,500/mo

COL Index

0.95

Comfortable Rent Max

$1,878/mo

50 / 30 / 20 Budget Planner

Based on your monthly take-home of $7,515 ($90,180/yr)

Needs 50%Wants 30%Savings 20%
Needs50%

$3,758

per month

  • โ€บRent / mortgage
  • โ€บGroceries
  • โ€บUtilities
  • โ€บInsurance
  • โ€บMinimum debt payments
  • โ€บTransportation
Wants30%

$2,255

per month

  • โ€บDining out
  • โ€บStreaming services
  • โ€บGym
  • โ€บHobbies
  • โ€บTravel
  • โ€บShopping
Savings20%

$1,503

per month

  • โ€บEmergency fund
  • โ€บ401(k) / IRA
  • โ€บInvestments
  • โ€บDown payment fund
  • โ€บDebt payoff (extra)

Needs / year

$45,090

Wants / year

$27,054

Savings / year

$18,036

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Physician Assistant salary in Omaha?

The median Physician Assistant salary in Omaha (NE) is $126,000 per year based on BLS OEWS data. The 25th percentile is $105,000 and the 75th percentile is $148,000.

What is the take-home pay for a Physician Assistant in Omaha?

At the median salary of $126,000, a Physician Assistant in NE takes home approximately $90,184 per year ($7,515/month) after federal and state taxes. The effective tax rate is 28.43%.

Can a Physician Assistant afford rent in Omaha?

The average 1-bedroom rent in Omaha is $1,200/month. On the median Physician Assistant salary, your rent-to-income ratio is 16%, which is "Comfortable". Financial experts recommend keeping rent below 25โ€“30% of take-home pay ($1,878/month at this salary).

How does cost of living affect Physician Assistant salaries in Omaha?

Omaha has a cost-of-living index of 0.95 (1.00 = national average). Omaha is 5% cheaper than the US average, so the Physician Assistant salary goes further here than in high-cost metros.