Nurse Practitioner salary in Nebraska
Nurse Practitioners in Nebraska earn a median of $61.50 per hour, about $127,930 a year, 1% below the U.S. median of $62.12. The middle half earn between $53.84 and $66.19 per hour. The highest median among Nebraska metro areas is in Grand Island, NE, at $62.40 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $61.50median pay per hour
- $127,930median pay per year
- 2,150nurse practitioners employed in Nebraska
- #25of 49 states by median pay
Nurse Practitioner pay in Nebraska: percentiles
| Level | Nebraska per hour | Nebraska per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $48.47 | $100,820 | $47.10 |
| Lower quartile | $53.84 | $111,990 | $52.86 |
| Median | $61.50 | $127,930 | $62.12 |
| Upper quartile | $66.19 | $137,680 | $71.91 |
| Top 10% | $77.79 | $161,800 | $81.71 |
Nurse Practitioner pay by metro area in Nebraska
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Nebraska median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Island, NE | $62.40 | $129,790 | 80 | 1% above | $72.01 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $62.11 | $129,190 | 1,120 | 1% above | $67.58 |
| Lincoln, NE | $57.98 | $120,600 | 330 | 6% below | $63.31 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Nurse Practitioner pay in states next to Nebraska
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Nebraska |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | $62.22 | $129,420 | 1% above Nebraska |
| Kansas | $59.95 | $124,690 | 3% below Nebraska |
| Missouri | $60.75 | $126,370 | 1% below Nebraska |
| South Dakota | $58.94 | $122,600 | 4% below Nebraska |
| Wyoming | $61.42 | $127,750 | in line with Nebraska |
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Common questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Nebraska?
The median is $61.50 per hour, about $127,930 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $48.47 and the top 10% earn over $77.79 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Nebraska city pays nurse practitioners the most?
Among Nebraska metro areas, Grand Island, NE has the highest median at $62.40 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Nebraska rank for nurse practitioner pay?
Nebraska ranks 25th of 49 states by median nurse practitioner pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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