How much does a registered nurse make in Nebraska?
$84,730a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in Nebraska. That is $40.74 an hour or $7,061 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.74
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 24,720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,020Median: $84,730Highest 10%: $106,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,020 | $31.74 | |
| 25th | $79,240 | $38.10 | |
| Median | $84,730 | $40.74 | |
| 75th | $99,640 | $47.90 | |
| 90th | $106,200 | $51.05 |
Cities in Nebraska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lincoln, NE | $87,530 |
| Omaha, NE | $84,600 |
| Grand Island, NE | $82,590 |
| Sioux City, IA | $75,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for registered nurses.
| 28. Idaho | $92,460 |
| 29. Maine | $86,990 |
| 30. Montana | $85,280 |
| 31. Nebraska | $84,730 |
| 32. Utah | $84,600 |
| 33. North Carolina | $84,350 |
| 34. Florida | $84,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make an hour in Nebraska?
The median hourly pay in Nebraska is $40.74 ($84,730 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in Nebraska than the national average?
No: $84,730 against $97,550 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Nebraska rank for registered nurse pay?
Nebraska ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Nebraska pays registered nurses the most?
Lincoln, NE, with a median of $87,530 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.