Registered Nurses Salary in Nebraska
Ranked #36 of 51 · NE
12.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $88,330 ≈ $42/hr
Median annual salary $84,730
Employment 24,720
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $66,020P25 $79,240 Median $84,730P75 $99,640P90 $106,190
About 80% of registered nursess in Nebraska earn between $66,020 and $106,190. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean registered nurses salary in Nebraska is $88,330, about 12.9% below the U.S. average ($101,420). That works out to roughly $42/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Nebraska
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, NE | $87,530 | $86,730 | 4,200 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $84,600 | $90,860 | 13,200 |
| South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $82,900 | $85,380 | 3,790 |
| Grand Island, NE | $82,590 | $84,600 | 830 |
| Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $80,640 | $84,820 | 2,020 |
| Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $79,430 | $81,480 | 950 |