Registered Nurses Salary in Northwest Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $76,430 -18.3% vs national
Median hourly $36.75
10th percentile $62,720
90th percentile $98,730
Employed locally 930
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,720
    25th
    $66,930
    50th (median)
    $76,430
    75th
    $82,550
    90th
    $98,730

    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 Northwest Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,030
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,000
    Nurse Practitioners $129,500
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,270
    Pharmacists $131,350
    Physical Therapists $93,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Northwest Nebraska is $36.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Northwest Nebraska is 18.3% 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 Northwest Nebraska?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $62,720 per year in Northwest Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,930.