NE · Lincoln · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Informaticist jobs in Lincoln, NE

The median nurse informaticist pay in the Lincoln area is $40.61 per hour ($84,460 a year), with the typical range running from $35.71 to $41.06. That ranks 151st of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse informaticist pay, and 121st of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Lincoln. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Lincoln.

Nurse Informaticist pay in Lincoln, NE

The metro median is 4% above the Nebraska statewide median of $38.95 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 4,190 registered nurses employed in the Lincoln metro area, 23.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.09).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$29.76$61,90034% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$35.71$74,28021% below U.S. median
Median$40.61$84,46010% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$41.06$85,4009% below U.S. median
Top 10%$48.06$99,9607% above U.S. median

How Lincoln ranks

  • 151st of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 121st of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 3 Nebraska metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse informaticist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Lincoln

  • Overall prices in Lincoln run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 16% below the U.S. average (index 84.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $40.61 median hour buys what $44.34 buys at the national price level, 1% below 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,462
  • Per year: $73,098
  • Per month: $6,092

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

Open Nurse Informaticist roles in Nebraska

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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Clinical Informaticist

CommonSpirit Health · Grand Island, NE

$33.84–$50.34/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 99724437584
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Hospitals in Lincoln

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Lincoln.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Chi Health Nebraska Heart
Lincoln, NE
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5No
Chi Health St. Elizabeth
Lincoln, NE
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Bryan Medical Center
Lincoln, NE
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Lincoln Surgical Hospital
Lincoln, NE
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedNo
Lincoln Regional Center
Lincoln, NE
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedNo

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

Nurse Informaticist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Bellevue, NE45 mi$38.95/hr64,777
Omaha, NE45 mi$38.95/hr489,265
Council Bluffs, IA52 mi$38.95/hr62,665
Grand Island, NE88 mi$38.43/hr53,250
Manhattan, KS112 mi$37.29/hr54,700
Sioux City, IA117 mi$33.26/hr86,875

Nurse Informaticist jobs in Nebraska · Nurse Informaticist jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Nebraska

Nurse informaticists connect clinical practice and health IT, improving workflows and EHR tools.

  • Active RN license
  • Clinical experience plus informatics training or certification
  • EHR build or analyst experience

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 Lincoln

Lincoln city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse informaticists make in Lincoln, NE?

Nurse Informaticists in the Lincoln metro area have a median pay of $40.61 per hour, about $84,460 a year. The middle half earn between $35.71 and $41.06 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Lincoln a good place for nurse informaticists once cost of living is counted?

Lincoln ranks 121st of 335 metro areas for nurse informaticist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 151st of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse informaticists work in Lincoln?

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Lincoln, led by Chi Health Nebraska Heart. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Nebraska license to work in Lincoln as a nurse informaticist?

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.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Denver HealthDenver, CO · 1 posting$152.07/ hr$138–$167
  • Stanford Children's HealthMENLO PARK, CA · 1 posting$101.46/ hr$90–$113
  • CommonSpirit HealthLOS ANGELES, CA · 1 posting$67.81/ hr$55–$81
  • CommonSpirit HealthTACOMA, WA · 1 posting$62.82/ hr$47–$78

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2What they are offering now

Low$37Median$53.34High$80

11 Informaticist postings with published pay in the US, 10 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 1 Informaticist roles

  1. Clinical InformaticistPermanent
    $33.84–$50.34/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Grand Island, NE · posted 30+ days ago

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