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

Nurse Practitioner Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$132,130/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$63.52/hr
▬ 0% about even with U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
2,340
public U.S. Median
$132,300
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$146,643 #7 of 51

Nurse Practitioner pay in Nebraska, explained

Nurse practitioners in Nebraska earn a median of $132,130 per year ($63.52 per hour), in line with the national median of $132,300. Entry-level workers earn around $103,820, while the most experienced nurse practitioners reach about $161,990. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $132,130 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $132,130 is worth about $146,643 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #7 for real pay (vs #23 on the sticker number).

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Nurse Practitioner pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$103,820
$49.91/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$132,130
$63.52/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$161,990
$77.88/hr

Nurse Practitioner pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $132,130 $146,643
Colorado $132,930 $128,993 −$800
Wyoming $132,200 $142,624 −$70
Iowa $130,160 $148,310 +$1,970
Missouri $129,930 $143,068 +$2,200
South Dakota $128,840 $145,441 +$3,290
Kansas $126,650 $140,616 +$5,480

Nurse Practitioner in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do nurse practitioners make in Nebraska?

Nurse practitioners in Nebraska earn a median of $132,130 per year ($63.52 per hour), compared with $132,300 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay nurse practitioners well?

At $132,130, Nebraska pays about the same as the national median for nurse practitioners. An estimated 2,340 work in the state.

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