May 2025 BLS data · live take-home

Registered Nurses Salary in Nebraska

The median annual salary for registered nurses in Nebraska is $84,730, based on May 2025 BLS data. Here is what that salary looks like on a biweekly paycheck after taxes.

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Salary breakdown

Median wage from BLS May 2025, applied through the 2026 tax engine.

Take-home per check

2026 rates · biweekly

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Gross pay (per check)$3,259
Federal income tax-$377
Social Security-$202
Medicare-$47
State income tax (NE)-$121
Net take-home$2,511
Annual net: $65,286Effective rate: 22.9%

Median wage from BLS OEWS (May 2025, retrieved 2026-09-02). Tax estimate uses 2026 federal brackets and Nebraska state rules; local taxes excluded.

Registered Nurses pay across Nebraska scenarios

The BLS median represents the midpoint — half of registered nurses in Nebraska earn more, half earn less. Run your own number through the Nebraska paycheck calculator or compare states with the state income tax comparison.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median Registered Nurses salary in Nebraska?

The median annual salary for registered nurses in Nebraska is $84,730 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). After federal tax, FICA and Nebraska state income tax, a single filer keeps approximately $2,511 per biweekly check.

How much does a registered nurses take home in Nebraska after taxes?

On the median salary of $84,730, a single filer in Nebraska takes home approximately $2,511 every two weeks ($3,259 gross). The effective tax rate is 22.9%.

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