Registered Nurses Salary in Nebraska
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Nebraska
Registered Nurses in Nebraska earn a median salary of $80,157 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -14.4% vs the national median of $93,600. An estimated 24,160 registered nurses are employed across Nebraska, with salaries ranging from $76,430 to $84,460 depending on location.
$80,157
Avg median salary in Nebraska
$84,460
Highest paying metro
$76,430
Lowest paying metro
24,160
Employed in Nebraska
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Registered Nurses salaries by city in Nebraska
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, NE | $84,460 | $74,280 | $85,410 | 4,190 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $81,020 | $77,940 | $97,760 | 12,860 |
| Grand Island, NE | $79,940 | $74,630 | $88,340 | 830 |
| South Nebraska | $79,680 | $69,380 | $86,250 | 3,400 |
| Northeast Nebraska | $79,410 | $69,350 | $85,890 | 1,950 |
| Northwest Nebraska | $76,430 | $66,930 | $82,550 | 930 |