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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$62,660/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$30.13/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
4,580
public U.S. Median
$64,400
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$69,543 #19 of 51

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in Nebraska, explained

Licensed practical nurses in Nebraska earn a median of $62,660 per year ($30.13 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $64,400. Entry-level workers earn around $50,890, while the most experienced licensed practical nurses reach about $77,940. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $62,660 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $62,660 is worth about $69,543 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #19 for real pay (vs #31 on the sticker number).

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$50,890
$24.47/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$62,660
$30.13/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$77,940
$37.47/hr

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $62,660 $69,543 —
Colorado $73,880 $71,692 −$11,220
Wyoming $63,460 $68,464 −$800
Iowa $62,630 $71,363 +$30
Kansas $61,760 $68,570 +$900
Missouri $61,530 $67,752 +$1,130
South Dakota $52,750 $59,547 +$9,910

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Nebraska?

Licensed practical nurses in Nebraska earn a median of $62,660 per year ($30.13 per hour), compared with $64,400 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay licensed practical nurses well?

At $62,660, Nebraska pays 3% below the national median for licensed practical nurses. An estimated 4,580 work in the state.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) salary in other states

Washington · $83,150 Alaska · $80,800 Oregon · $80,470 Massachusetts · $80,220 Rhode Island · $80,090 California · $79,750 New Hampshire · $77,110 Arizona · $77,070 Nevada · $76,160 District of Columbia · $75,740 New Jersey · $75,160 Illinois · $75,000

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