Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Nebraska | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $84,730 | $98,331 | -14% |
| Median hourly wage | $40.74 | $47.27 | -14% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $94,040.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $83,488 | $63,050 | $101,850 | 91 |
The median annual salary for a Registered Nurse in Nebraska is $84,730, or about $40.74 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Registered Nurses is $98,331. Nebraska is -14% below the national median.
Entry-level registered nurses in Nebraska typically earn from $63,050 depending on the city and employer.
With 24,720 registered nurse jobs on record and a median salary of $84,730, Nebraska offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.