Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Nebraska

Ranked #27 of 51 · NE

3.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $64,560 ≈ $31/hr
Median annual salary $62,660
Employment 4,580

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $50,890P25 $59,080 Median $62,660P75 $71,860P90 $77,940

About 80% of licensed practical and licensed vocational nursess in Nebraska earn between $50,890 and $77,940. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Nebraska
$64,560
U.S. average
$67,050

The mean licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses salary in Nebraska is $64,560, about 3.7% below the U.S. average ($67,050). That works out to roughly $31/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Nebraska

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Omaha, NE-IA $63,540 $65,550 1,840
Lincoln, NE $63,070 $64,900 660
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $62,420 $64,290 570
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $62,050 $62,990 1,070
Grand Island, NE $61,090 $60,740 200
Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $61,020 $61,690 270

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make in Nebraska?

The median licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses salary in Nebraska is $62,660 per year (mean $64,560), and about 80% earn between $50,890 and $77,940.

How much do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make per hour in Nebraska?

Roughly $31 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $64,560 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Nebraska a high-paying state for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses?

Nebraska ranks #27 of 51 states for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses pay. Its mean salary of $64,560 is about 3.7% below the U.S. average of $67,050.

Which metro areas in Nebraska pay licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Nebraska for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses are Omaha, NE-IA ($63,540), Lincoln, NE ($63,070), Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area ($62,420), by median annual wage.

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