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Retail Sales Associate Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$15.32 per hour · take-home ≈ $27,023/year ($2,252/month) for a single filer
Retail Sales Associate pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,080 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $28,950 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $31,870 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $36,860 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,380 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 22,780 Retail Sales Associate jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 41-2031, “Retail Salespersons”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Retail Sales Associate salary of $31,870 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 $27,023 — an effective tax rate of 15.2%.
| Gross (median) | $31,870 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,644 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,438 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$765 |
| Take-home (annual) | $27,023 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,252 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Retail Sales Associate make in Nebraska?
- The median Retail Sales Associate salary in Nebraska is $31,870 per year ($15.32 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,950 and $36,860.
- What is the take-home pay for a Retail Sales Associate in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $31,870, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $27,023 per year ($2,252 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.2%.
- How many Retail Sales Associate jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 22,780 Retail Sales Associate 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.