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Receptionist Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$18.20 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,581/year ($2,632/month) for a single filer
Receptionist pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,070 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $33,860 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,860 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $42,640 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $47,350 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,750 Receptionist jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 43-4171, “Receptionists and Information Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Receptionist salary of $37,860 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 $31,581 — an effective tax rate of 16.6%.
| Gross (median) | $37,860 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,363 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,896 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$1,019 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,581 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,632 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Receptionist make in Nebraska?
- The median Receptionist salary in Nebraska is $37,860 per year ($18.20 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $33,860 and $42,640.
- What is the take-home pay for a Receptionist in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $37,860, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $31,581 per year ($2,632 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.6%.
- How many Receptionist jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 6,750 Receptionist 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.