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CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE
$17.24–$24.35/ hour
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Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Omaha, NE
Certified Nursing Assistants in the Omaha area earn a median of $18.73 per hour, about $38,950 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $18.08 and $21.98. That ranks 156th of 380 U.S. metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay, and 111th of 341 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Omaha. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Omaha.
- $18.73median pay per hour, Omaha
- $18–$22typical range per hour
- 7,400employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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CNA/NA - Innovation Design Unit (Nights)
The Nebraska Medical Center · Omaha, NE
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CNA/Nursing Assistant - Village Pointe Outpatient Surgery Center
The Nebraska Medical Center · Omaha, NE
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Certified Nursing Assistant/Nursing Assistant-Neuroscience ICU
The Nebraska Medical Center · Omaha, NE
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CNA - Heart & Vascular Clinic
The Nebraska Medical Center · Omaha, NE
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CNA - Part Time - Heart & Vascular Clinic
The Nebraska Medical Center · Omaha, NE
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Patient Care Technician - PCT CCHT - Dialysis
Fresenius Medical Care · Omaha, NE
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CNA - Neurosciences Clinic
The Nebraska Medical Center · Omaha, NE
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PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Certified Nursing Assistant/Nursing Assistant- 9 Trauma Medical Surgical
The Nebraska Medical Center · Omaha, NE
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Certified Nursing Assistant or Nursing Assistant - Oncology Special Care (Nights)
The Nebraska Medical Center · Omaha, NE
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PermanentPosted 13 days ago
CNA or Nursing Assistant - Med Surg - 4&5 Lied
The Nebraska Medical Center · Omaha, NE
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Per diemPosted 13 days ago
Casual CNA (Winter 2026 Cohort)
The Nebraska Medical Center · Omaha, NE
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PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Emergency Svcs CNA/Nursing Assistant
The Nebraska Medical Center · Omaha, NE
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Get my free pay reportCertified Nursing Assistant pay in Omaha, NE
The metro median is 1% above the Nebraska statewide median of $18.57 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 7,400 nursing assistants employed in the Omaha metro area, 15.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.67).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.49 | $36,380 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.08 | $37,610 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Median | $18.73 | $38,950 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $21.98 | $45,720 | 16% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $24.03 | $49,980 | 26% above U.S. median |
How Omaha ranks
- 156th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 111th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 3 Nebraska metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nursing Assistants (SOC 31-1131), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Omaha
- Overall prices in Omaha run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $18.73 median hour buys what $20.38 buys at the national price level, 7% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Omaha paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$674
- Per year: $33,714
- Per month: $2,810
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Omaha metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Omaha
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $122 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,414 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,382 |
Travel certified nursing assistant assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Omaha
CMS lists 11 hospitals in Omaha, 5 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Health Bergan Mercy Omaha, NE | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Chi Health Lakeside Omaha, NE | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Omaha Va Medical Center (Va Nebraska Western Iowa Healthcare System) Omaha, NE | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| The Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| The Nebraska Methodist Hospital Omaha, NE | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Chi Health Immanuel Omaha, NE | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Children's Nebraska Omaha, NE | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Midwest Surgical Hospital Llc Omaha, NE | Acute care | Other | Not rated | No |
| Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital Omaha, NE | Acute care | Other | Not rated | Yes |
| Nebraska Spine Hospital, Llc Omaha, NE | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Douglas County
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Douglas County (4 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 18 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Certified Nursing Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue, NE | 10 mi | $18.73/hr | 64,777 |
| Council Bluffs, IA | 11 mi | $18.73/hr | 62,665 |
| Lincoln, NE | 45 mi | $18.15/hr | 300,619 |
| Sioux City, IA | 87 mi | $18.42/hr | 86,875 |
| West Des Moines, IA | 119 mi | $19.13/hr | 73,664 |
| Grand Island, NE | 122 mi | $18.41/hr | 53,250 |
Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Nebraska · Certified Nursing Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Nebraska
State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Nebraska requires for your role with the Nebraska licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Nebraska taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Omaha
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Common questions
How much do certified nursing assistants make in Omaha, NE?
Certified Nursing Assistants in the Omaha metro area have a median pay of $18.73 per hour, about $38,950 a year. The middle half earn between $18.08 and $21.98 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Omaha a good place for certified nursing assistants once cost of living is counted?
Omaha ranks 111th of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 156th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring certified nursing assistants in Omaha?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Omaha. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Omaha.
Do I need a Nebraska license to work in Omaha as a certified nursing assistant?
State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Nebraska requires for your role with the Nebraska licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Omaha in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Douglas County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Omaha?
The federal per diem benchmark in Omaha is $122 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,414 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place certified nursing assistants in Omaha?
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Avera HealthCreighton, NE · 4 postings$23.25/ hr$18–$28
- CommonSpirit HealthGRAND ISLAND, NE · 3 postings$20.80/ hr$17–$24
- CommonSpirit HealthBURIEN, WA · 7 postings$31.52/ hr$23–$41
- Emanate HealthCovina, CA · 6 postings$28.75/ hr$21–$34
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