Acute Care Nurses Salary in Nebraska
Acute Care Nurses in Nebraska earn a median of $84,730 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Registered Nurses”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $84,730
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($97,550)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 24,720
Pay range in Nebraska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,020; the top 10% earn over $106,190. Nationally the range is $68,940 to $137,470.
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Similar jobs in Nebraska
- Critical Care Nurses$84,730 median in Nebraska (broader BLS group)
- Registered Nurses$84,730 median in Nebraska
- Nurse Practitioners$132,130 median in Nebraska
- Nurse Midwives$138,880 median in Nebraska
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$371,880 median in Nebraska
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians$290,470 median in Nebraska (broader BLS group)
Acute Care Nurses pay in Nebraska
How much do acute care nurses make in Nebraska?
The median is $84,730 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,020 and the top 10% earn over $106,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nebraska a good state for acute care nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 51 (−13% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.