verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Accountant Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$72,080/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$34.65/hr
▼ 14% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
10,340
public U.S. Median
$83,680
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$79,997 #44 of 51

Accountant pay in Nebraska, explained

Accountants in Nebraska earn a median of $72,080 per year ($34.65 per hour), which is 14% below the national median of $83,680. Entry-level workers earn around $48,590, while the most experienced accountants reach about $114,530. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $72,080 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $72,080 is worth about $79,997 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #44 for real pay (vs #49 on the sticker number).

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Accountant pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$48,590
$23.36/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$72,080
$34.65/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$114,530
$55.06/hr

Accountant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $72,080 $79,997
Colorado $97,030 $94,156 −$24,950
Kansas $79,000 $87,712 −$6,920
South Dakota $78,880 $89,043 −$6,800
Wyoming $77,620 $83,741 −$5,540
Iowa $77,440 $88,239 −$5,360
Missouri $76,590 $84,334 −$4,510

Accountant in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do accountants make in Nebraska?

Accountants in Nebraska earn a median of $72,080 per year ($34.65 per hour), compared with $83,680 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay accountants well?

At $72,080, Nebraska pays 14% below the national median for accountants. An estimated 10,340 work in the state.

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