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Firefighter Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$29.35 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,152/year ($4,096/month) for a single filer
Firefighter pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,660 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,910 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,040 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,040 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $69,460 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,070 Firefighter jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 33-2011, “Firefighters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Firefighter salary of $61,040 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Nebraska state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,152 — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
| Gross (median) | $61,040 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,145 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,670 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$2,074 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,152 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,096 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Firefighter make in Nebraska?
- The median Firefighter salary in Nebraska is $61,040 per year ($29.35 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,910 and $61,040.
- What is the take-home pay for a Firefighter in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $61,040, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $49,152 per year ($4,096 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
- How many Firefighter jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 1,070 Firefighter jobs in Nebraska in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Nebraska state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Nebraska.