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

Pharmacist Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$139,330/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$66.99/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
2,450
public U.S. Median
$140,910
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$154,634 #10 of 51

Pharmacist pay in Nebraska, explained

Pharmacists in Nebraska earn a median of $139,330 per year ($66.99 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $140,910. Entry-level workers earn around $84,990, while the most experienced pharmacists reach about $170,090. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $139,330 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $139,330 is worth about $154,634 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #10 for real pay (vs #26 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacist pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$84,990
$40.86/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$139,330
$66.99/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$170,090
$81.77/hr

Pharmacist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $139,330 $154,634
Colorado $156,030 $151,409 −$16,700
South Dakota $146,790 $165,703 −$7,460
Wyoming $139,550 $150,554 −$220
Iowa $138,860 $158,223 +$470
Kansas $137,800 $152,996 +$1,530
Missouri $137,610 $151,524 +$1,720

Pharmacist in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do pharmacists make in Nebraska?

Pharmacists in Nebraska earn a median of $139,330 per year ($66.99 per hour), compared with $140,910 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay pharmacists well?

At $139,330, Nebraska pays 1% below the national median for pharmacists. An estimated 2,450 work in the state.

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