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DATA PROFILE · 2024

Registered Nurses salary in Nebraska

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Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated April 27, 2026
Median annual$81,020
Mean annual$82,890
Range (10th to 90th)$63,290 to $101,500
Nebraska employment24,180
State vs national-14.3% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Nebraska registered nurses fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$63,29025TH$76,430MEDIAN$81,02075TH$93,14090TH$101,500

The middle 50% of workers earn between $76,430 and $93,140, with a median of $81,020.

Real disclosed salaries

Registered Nurses in Nebraska: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 46 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $71,656. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level II — qualified32$71,656
Level III — experienced5$75,899

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Registered Nurses in Nebraska. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
Atlas Healthcare, LLCRegistered Nurse32$71,656
Gateway Health Technologies, Inc.Registered Nurse Float4$75,899
Thayer County Health ServicesRegistered Nurse: Hospital3$87,360
Webster County Community HospitalRegistered Nurse2$67,756
Interstaff, Inc.Float RN2$68,702
Chase County Community HospitalRegistered Nurse (Medical/Surgical)1$63,856
The Ambassador Omaha, Inc.Charge Nurse1$66,650
The Nebraska Medical CenterSolid Organ Transplant Nurse1$81,765

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Registered Nurse at Atlas Healthcare, LLC
    $72,134
    ColumbusDecided Dec 23, 2025I-203-25350-488754
  • Registered Nurse Float at Gateway Health Technologies, Inc.
    $79,518
    North PlatteDecided Nov 18, 2025I-200-25315-396715
  • Registered Nurse at Webster County Community Hospital
    $63,856
    Red CloudDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25308-371316
  • Registered Nurse (Medical/Surgical) at Chase County Community Hospital
    $63,856
    ImperialDecided Nov 4, 2025I-200-25268-335423
  • Registered Nurse: Hospital at Thayer County Health Services
    $87,360
    HebronWage Level IIDecided Sep 2, 2025I-200-25237-265044
  • Operating Room Nurse at Atlas Healthcare, LLC
    $71,656
    Falls CityWage Level IIDecided Aug 21, 2025I-200-25226-244019
  • Registered Nurse at Atlas Healthcare, LLC
    $71,656
    Falls CityWage Level IIDecided Aug 21, 2025I-203-25226-244082
  • Emergency Room Nurse at Atlas Healthcare, LLC
    $71,656
    Falls CityWage Level IIDecided Aug 21, 2025I-200-25226-244045

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

By seniority

Registered Nurses pay by experience level in Nebraska

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Specialties

Registered Nurses specialties in Nebraska

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 32 certified offers. The most common variant is Registered Nurse at a median of $71,188.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
Registered NurseAtlas Healthcare, LLC14$71,188
Emergency Room NurseAtlas Healthcare, LLC8$72,696
Operating Room NurseAtlas Healthcare, LLC4$70,221
Intensive Care (ICU)/Critical Care NurseAtlas Healthcare, LLC3$72,134
Registered Nurse: HospitalThayer County Health Services3$87,360

Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.

Pay by industry

Registered Nurses in Nebraska, by industry

Median offered wage across 46 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Professional services leads with a median of $71,656.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Professional servicesAtlas Healthcare, LLC38$71,656
HealthcareThayer County Health Services8$76,710

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Nebraska over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.

Median annual wage, Nebraska2023 to 2024
$78,1002023$81,0202024

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Psychology

    Knowledge

    4.6 / 5
  • Customer and Personal Service

    Knowledge

    4.4 / 5
  • Medicine and Dentistry

    Knowledge

    4.4 / 5
  • English Language

    Knowledge

    4.2 / 5
  • Deductive Reasoning

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Social Perceptiveness

    Technical

    4.1 / 5
  • Problem Sensitivity

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Speaking

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Record patients' medical information and vital signs.

  2. 02

    Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.

  3. 03

    Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.

  4. 04

    Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.

  5. 05

    Provide health care, first aid, immunizations, or assistance in convalescence or rehabilitation in locations such as schools, hospitals, or industry.

  6. 06

    Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.

  7. 07

    Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.

  8. 08

    Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+4.9%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Average growth

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Registered Nurses in Nebraska?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Registered Nurses in Nebraska is $81,020.
How does Nebraska compare to the national median for Registered Nurses?
The Nebraska median is -14.3% versus the BLS national figure of $94,511.
What is the salary range for Registered Nurses in Nebraska?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $63,290 and the 90th-percentile at $101,500, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Registered Nurses a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 4.9% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Registered Nurses?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.