Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Lincoln
Compared to Nebraska
Lincoln Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $107,250 or $51.56 per hour which is 4% less than the Nebraska average salary of $112,670.
| Average | Lincoln | Nebraska | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $51.56 | $54.17 | -4.82% |
| Annual Salary | $107,250 | $112,670 | -4.81% |
Compared to the U.S.
Lincoln Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $107,250 or $51.56 per hour which is 9% less than the U.S. average salary of $118,040.
| Average | Lincoln | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $51.56 | $56.75 | -9.15% |
| Annual Salary | $107,250 | $118,040 | -9.14% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Practitioners in Lincoln earns an average annual salary of $114,351 which compares to the Nebraska average annual salary of $112,670. per year.
Cost-of-living in Lincoln is 6% less than the Nebraska average, which means Lincoln residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Nebraska average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | $107,250 | 93.79% | $114,351 |
| Nebraska | $112,670 | 92.89% | $121,294 |
| U.S. | $118,040 | – | $118,040 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Lincoln, 50% of Nurse Practitioners earn between $97,590 and $127,790 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn more than $130,290, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nurse Practitioners.
Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn under $79,170, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 35 | Under $79,170 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 52 | $79,170 – $97,590 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 88 | $97,590 – $101,180 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 88 | $101,180 – $127,790 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 52 | $101,180 – $130,290 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 35 | Above $130,290 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $107,250, Lincoln Nurse Practitioners tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($207,310).
However, Nurse Practitioners tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($32,350), LPNs ($48,370), Registered Nurses ($69,460), and Nursing Instructors ($75,560).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $207,310 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $107,250 |
| Nursing Instructors | $75,560 |
| Registered Nurses | $69,460 |
| LPNs | $48,370 |
| Nursing Assistants | $32,350 |
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