Registered Nurses salary
in Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $69,820–$91,660
- vs U.S. median
- -19%
- Metro rank
- #408 of 514
Registered Nurses in the Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $79,430 a year, based on BLS estimates for 950 jobs (May 2025). That is 19% below the U.S. median of $97,550 and 6% below the NE statewide median of $84,730. It ranks #408 of 514 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE950 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Registered Nurses pay in other NE metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Lincoln, NE | $87,530 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $84,600 |
| South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $82,900 |
| Grand Island, NE | $82,590 |
| Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $80,640 |
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Questions
What is the average Registered Nurses salary in Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $79,430 a year (May 2025). Half of the 950 jobs pay between $69,820 and $91,660. The 10th percentile is $64,400 and the 90th is $97,600.
Is Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Registered Nurses?
That is 19% below the U.S. median of $97,550 and 6% below the NE statewide median of $84,730. It ranks #408 of 514 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Registered Nurses make an hour in Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area?
About $38.19 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $79,430 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $33.57–$44.07 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.