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Registered Nurse Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$40.74 per hour · take-home ≈ $65,286/year ($5,440/month) for a single filer
Registered Nurse pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $66,020 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $79,240 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $84,730 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $99,640 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $106,190 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 24,720 Registered Nurse jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 29-1141, “Registered Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Registered Nurse salary of $84,730 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 $65,286 — an effective tax rate of 22.9%.
| Gross (median) | $84,730 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,811 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,482 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$3,152 |
| Take-home (annual) | $65,286 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,440 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Registered Nurse make in Nebraska?
- The median Registered Nurse salary in Nebraska is $84,730 per year ($40.74 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $79,240 and $99,640.
- What is the take-home pay for a Registered Nurse in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $84,730, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $65,286 per year ($5,440 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.9%.
- How many Registered Nurse jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 24,720 Registered Nurse 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.