RN Salary in Nebraska: $84,730 Median (May 2025)
Registered nurses in Nebraska earn a median of $84,730 per year — $40.74 an hour — $12,820 below the national median of $97,550, ranking #31 of 51 states and D.C. The middle 80% of Nebraska RNs earn between $66,020 and $106,190. 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 RN pay range (May 2025)
Dark band = middle 50% of Nebraska RNs (25th–75th percentile). Light band = middle 80%. New grads typically start near the left edge.
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| May 2025 BLS | Nebraska | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $84,730 | $95,970 |
| Median hourly wage | $40.74/hr | $46.14/hr |
| Entry-level range (10th pct) | $66,020 | $67,120 |
| Experienced (75th pct) | $99,640 | $105,100 |
| Top earners (90th pct) | $106,190 | $127,950 |
| RNs employed | 24,720 | 271,380 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do registered nurses make in Nebraska?
RNs in Nebraska earn a median of $84,730 per year — $40.74 per hour — $12,820 below the national median of $97,550 (BLS May 2025). That ranks Nebraska #31 of 51 states and D.C. by median RN pay.
What is a starting RN salary in Nebraska?
New nurses generally start near the lower percentiles: in Nebraska, the 10th percentile is $66,020 and the 25th percentile is $79,240. Most RNs move toward the $84,730 median within their first several years.
What do the highest-paid RNs in Nebraska earn?
The top 10% of RNs in Nebraska earn above $106,190 per year — typically nurses with specialty certifications, leadership roles, or high-differential schedules.
How many RNs work in Nebraska?
24,720 registered nurses are employed in Nebraska per the BLS May 2025 estimates.