Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Nebraska | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $132,130 | $135,791 | -3% |
| Median hourly wage | $63.52 | $65.28 | -3% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $146,648.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $124,635 | $97,000 | $150,350 | 91 |
The median annual salary for a Nurse Practitioner in Nebraska is $132,130, or about $63.52 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Nurse Practitioners is $135,791. Nebraska is -3% below the national median.
Entry-level nurse practitioners in Nebraska typically earn from $97,000 depending on the city and employer.
With 2,340 nurse practitioner jobs on record and a median salary of $132,130, Nebraska offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.