NE · Bellevue · Updated October 15, 2026

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Bellevue, NE

Licensed Practical Nurses in the Bellevue area earn a median of $29.61 per hour, about $61,600 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $25.71 and $31.58. That ranks 160th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 110th of 341 once local prices are factored in. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Bellevue and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Bellevue.

Open Licensed Practical Nurse roles near Bellevue

Roles in other cities of the Omaha area.

PermanentPosted 7 days ago

LPN

CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE

$21.85–$30.87/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 101718303280
New this week
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago

LPN Hospice

CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE

$24.27–$36.10/ hour
  • Part Time
  • Req 98130430000
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PermanentPosted 17 days ago

PCU LPN

CommonSpirit Health · Council Bluffs, IA

$21.85–$30.87/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 101277027664
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Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Bellevue, NE

The metro median is 1% above the Nebraska statewide median of $29.20 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 1,810 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Omaha metro area, 3.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.90).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$21.84$45,43027% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$25.71$53,48014% below U.S. median
Median$29.61$61,6001% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$31.58$65,6905% above U.S. median
Top 10%$35.84$74,55020% above U.S. median

How Bellevue ranks

  • 160th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 110th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 3 Nebraska metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (SOC 29-2061), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Bellevue

  • Overall prices in Omaha run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $29.61 median hour buys what $32.22 buys at the national price level, 7% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Bellevue paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,066
  • Per year: $53,298
  • Per month: $4,442

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Omaha metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Bellevue

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel licensed practical nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in Bellevue

CMS lists 1 hospital in Bellevue, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Bellevue Medical Center
Bellevue, NE
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Licensed Practical Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Council Bluffs, IA8 mi$29.61/hr62,665
Omaha, NE10 mi$29.61/hr489,265
Lincoln, NE45 mi$28.65/hr300,619
Sioux City, IA96 mi$28.05/hr86,875
St. Joseph, MO112 mi$27.90/hr71,098
West Des Moines, IA115 mi$29.39/hr73,664

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Nebraska · Licensed Practical Nurse jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Nebraska

Nebraska is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Nebraska license by endorsement.

Nebraska taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Nebraska state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Bellevue

Bellevue city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Bellevue, NE?

Licensed Practical Nurses in the Omaha metro area have a median pay of $29.61 per hour, about $61,600 a year. The middle half earn between $25.71 and $31.58 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Bellevue a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?

Omaha ranks 110th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 160th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in Bellevue?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Omaha area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Bellevue.

Do I need a Nebraska license to work in Bellevue as a licensed practical nurse?

Nebraska is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Nebraska license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Bellevue?

The federal per diem benchmark in Bellevue is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place licensed practical nurses in Bellevue?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Avera HealthCreighton, NE · 2 postings$28.88/ hr$18–$41
  • CommonSpirit HealthNEBRASKA CITY, NE · 5 postings$26.36/ hr$21–$52
  • MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME · 4 postings$47.83/ hr$32–$63
  • CommonSpirit HealthWOODLAND, CA · 5 postings$41.23/ hr$31–$51

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published. Request your Nebraska list

2What they are offering now

Low$21Median$26.36High$41

7 LPN / LVN postings with published pay in Nebraska, 6 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 7 LPN / LVN roles

  1. Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Family Med ClinicPermanent
    $22.50–$41.25/ hour
    Avera Health · O'Neill, NE · posted 3 days ago
  2. Advanced LPNPermanent
    $21.85–$30.87/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Nebraska City, NE · posted 6 days ago

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