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

Police Officer Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$74,620/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$35.88/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
3,490
public U.S. Median
$76,210
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$82,816 #16 of 51

Police Officer pay in Nebraska, explained

Police officers in Nebraska earn a median of $74,620 per year ($35.88 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $76,210. Entry-level workers earn around $54,680, while the most experienced police officers reach about $95,210. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $74,620 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $74,620 is worth about $82,816 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #16 for real pay (vs #24 on the sticker number).

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Police Officer pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$54,680
$26.29/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$74,620
$35.88/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$95,210
$45.77/hr

Police Officer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $74,620 $82,816
Colorado $97,350 $94,467 −$22,730
Iowa $74,470 $84,854 +$150
Wyoming $66,140 $71,355 +$8,480
South Dakota $60,740 $68,566 +$13,880
Missouri $59,460 $65,472 +$15,160
Kansas $59,230 $65,761 +$15,390

Police Officer in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do police officers make in Nebraska?

Police officers in Nebraska earn a median of $74,620 per year ($35.88 per hour), compared with $76,210 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay police officers well?

At $74,620, Nebraska pays 2% below the national median for police officers. An estimated 3,490 work in the state.

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