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Nurse Practitioner Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$63.52 per hour · take-home ≈ $96,268/year ($8,022/month) for a single filer
Nurse Practitioner pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $103,820 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $118,440 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $132,130 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $140,900 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $161,990 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,340 Nurse Practitioner jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 29-1171, “Nurse Practitioners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Nurse Practitioner salary of $132,130 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 $96,268 — an effective tax rate of 27.1%.
| Gross (median) | $132,130 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,445 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,108 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$5,308 |
| Take-home (annual) | $96,268 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,022 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Nurse Practitioner make in Nebraska?
- The median Nurse Practitioner salary in Nebraska is $132,130 per year ($63.52 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $118,440 and $140,900.
- What is the take-home pay for a Nurse Practitioner in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $132,130, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $96,268 per year ($8,022 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.1%.
- How many Nurse Practitioner jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 2,340 Nurse Practitioner 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.