Registered Nurses Salary in Northeast Nebraska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $79,410 -15.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.18
10th percentile $63,620
90th percentile $99,780
Employed locally 1,950
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,620
    25th
    $69,350
    50th (median)
    $79,410
    75th
    $85,890
    90th
    $99,780

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Related occupations in Northeast Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,600
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,480
    Nurse Practitioners$130,830
    Pharmacists$130,020
    Physical Therapists$97,890
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$71,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Northeast Nebraska?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Northeast Nebraska is $38.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.43 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Nebraska above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Northeast Nebraska is 15.2% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Northeast Nebraska?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $63,620 per year in Northeast Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,350.