Nurse Practitioner Salary in Nebraska: $132,130 Median (May 2025)
Nurse practitioners in Nebraska earn a median of $132,130 per year — $63.52 an hour — $170 below the national NP median of $132,300, ranking #23 of 51 states and D.C. The middle 80% of Nebraska NPs earn between $103,820 and $161,990. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — the federal wage survey, not job-board self-reports.
Nebraska NP pay range (May 2025)
Dark band = middle 50% of Nebraska NPs (25th–75th percentile). Light band = middle 80%. New NPs typically start near the left edge.
NP vs RN Pay in Nebraska
The median NP in Nebraska out-earns the median RN by $47,400 per year (56%). Same state, same license underneath — the difference is the graduate degree and the scope that comes with it.
Compare Nebraska With Any State
Weighing a move, telehealth, or a compact-state license? Put Nebraska side by side with any other NP market.
| May 2025 BLS | Nebraska | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $132,130 | $131,670 |
| Median hourly wage | $63.52/hr | $63.31/hr |
| Entry-level range (10th pct) | $103,820 | $96,880 |
| Experienced (75th pct) | $140,900 | $147,660 |
| Top earners (90th pct) | $161,990 | $161,980 |
| NPs employed | 2,340 | 25,970 |
The NP path starts with an RN license
Every NP passed the NCLEX first. If you’re earlier on the ladder: compare Nebraska’s board-approved nursing programs by real first-time pass rates, and see the full earning ladder from CNA to CRNA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Nebraska?
NPs in Nebraska earn a median of $132,130 per year — $63.52 per hour — $170 below the national NP median of $132,300 (BLS May 2025). That ranks Nebraska #23 of 51 states and D.C. by median NP pay.
How much more do NPs make than RNs in Nebraska?
The median NP in Nebraska earns $132,130 versus $84,730 for the median RN — a difference of $47,400 per year (56%). The step up requires a master's or doctoral NP program on top of the RN license.
What is a starting NP salary in Nebraska?
New NPs generally start near the lower percentiles: in Nebraska, the 10th percentile is $103,820 and the 25th percentile is $118,440. Most NPs move toward the $132,130 median within their first several years of practice.
How many nurse practitioners work in Nebraska?
2,340 nurse practitioners are employed in Nebraska per the BLS May 2025 estimates.