"How long does it take to become a home health aide in Nebraska?"

"Most paths into the home health aide field take 1 to 5 years, depending on whether you complete a trade school program, a registered apprenticeship, or a combination of both."

"Do home health aides need a license in Nebraska?"

"Yes. Nebraska requires state-level licensing or registration for home health aides, administered by the Nebraska Dept. of Health \u0026 Human Services - Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Nursing Support. See the licensing section above for credential types and current requirements."

"What apprenticeships are available for home health aides in Nebraska?"

"In Nebraska, registered apprenticeships are administered through the Nebraska Division of Employment and Training - Registered Apprenticeship, which works with employers and trade union locals to register programs. See the apprenticeship section above for office contact details."

How to Become A Home Health Aide in Nebraska

Q: "How much do home health aides earn in Nebraska?"

"According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), home health aides in Nebraska earned a median annual wage of approximately $36,150. Employment concentration in Nebraska is roughly 0.48 of the national average, meaning fewer workers per capita than the U.S. as a whole."

Q: "What is the job outlook for home health aides in Nebraska?"

"Nebraska currently employs approximately 13,660 workers, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 17.0% national employment change for this occupation from 2024 to 2034."

Updated June 8, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Nebraska home health and personal care aides earn a median annual wage of $36,150 ($17.38/hr) according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), with about 13,660 workers employed statewide. The state median is approximately 1.0% above the national median of $35,800 for the same occupation.

Key Takeaways

Median annual pay: $36,150 ($17.38/hr)
25th percentile: $34,270 per year
75th percentile: $38,570 per year
Top 10% earn: more than $43,680 per year
Entry-level (bottom 10%): under $30,670 per year
Workers employed in Nebraska: 13,660
Versus national median: 1.0% above the U.S. median of $35,800
Job concentration: Location quotient 0.48 - this occupation is less concentrated in Nebraska than the national average

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Last reviewed June 8, 2026.

Nebraska employs approximately 13,660 home health aides according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a median annual wage of $36,150 ¹. Nationally, home health aide employment is projected to grow 17.0% from 2024 to 2034, with about 765,800 openings per year ². This page covers how to become a home health aide in Nebraska, including requirements, training programs, and salary data.

Quick Answers About Becoming A Home Health Aide in Nebraska

How do I become a home health aide in Nebraska? Nebraska requires credentials such as Nurse Aide. The licensing authority is the Nebraska Dept. of Health & Human Services - Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Nursing Support ³. You also need to complete an approved training program or apprenticeship.

How long does it take? Most paths take 1 to 5 years depending on whether you choose trade school, an apprenticeship, or a combination of both.

Do I need a license in Nebraska? Yes. Nebraska has licensing or registration requirements for home health aides. The Nebraska Dept. of Health & Human Services - Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Nursing Support oversees licensing ³. See the licensing section below for details.

What do home health aides earn in Nebraska? The median annual wage for home health aides in Nebraska is $36,150 according to BLS data. Entry-level wages start around $30,670 and experienced professionals can earn $43,680 or more ¹.

At a Glance

Training paths: trade school, community college, or apprenticeship
Typical timeline: 1 to 5 years depending on the path
Licensing authority: Nebraska Dept. of Health & Human Services - Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Nursing Support
Median wage (Nebraska): $36,150 per year ¹

Home Health Aide License Requirements in Nebraska

The Nebraska Dept. of Health & Human Services - Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Nursing Support oversees home health aide licensing in Nebraska ³.

License Types

License	Requirements
Nurse Aide	Occupational Description A Nurse Aide (NA) is a person on the Nurse Aide Registry employed for the purpose of aiding a Licensed Registered or Practical Nurse through the performance of non…

License information sourced from CareerOneStop ⁴.

Home Health Aide Wages by Metro Area in Nebraska

Home Health and Personal Care Aides Wages by Metro Area in Nebraska

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025 OES data), home health and personal care aides wages in Nebraska vary by metro area.

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Omaha	7,480	$36,450	$38,130	$31,850	$44,630
Lincoln	2,420	$35,500	$35,920	$30,160	$41,900
Sioux City	1,230	$36,580	$37,110	$29,830	$45,610
Grand Island	320	$36,730	$36,240	$30,110	$41,130

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.

Top Metros for Home health aides in Nebraska

The metropolitan areas listed below report the highest home health aide employment within Nebraska according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025).

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage
Omaha	7,480	$36,450
Lincoln	2,420	$35,500
Grand Island	320	$36,730

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for home health aides in Nebraska? Nebraska currently employs approximately 13,660 home health aides ¹. Nationally, home health aide employment is projected to grow 17.0% from 2024 to 2034 ².

Can I work as a home health aide in Nebraska with an out-of-state license? Contact the Nebraska Dept. of Health & Human Services - Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Nursing Support for details on reciprocity and credential transfer.

What training programs are available in Nebraska? Options include trade schools, community colleges, and apprenticeship programs. Use the school finder above to search for accredited programs in Nebraska.

How much do home health aides earn in Nebraska compared to the national average? The median annual wage for home health aides in Nebraska is $36,150, which is $1,250 above the national median of $34,900 according to BLS data ¹.

Citations

About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/oes/ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
Bureau of Labor Statistics - Employment Projections: https://www.bls.gov/emp/ ↩︎ ↩︎
Nebraska Dept. of Health & Human Services - Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Nursing Support - Licensing Information: https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/pages/professions-and-occupations.aspx ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
CareerOneStop - Licensed Occupations: https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Training/find-licenses.aspx ↩︎

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)