Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area is 210.
  • Nurse Practitioners in South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $116,630 per year or $56.07 per hour.
  • The percentage of Nebraska Nurse Practitioners who work in South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nurse Practitioners who work in South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #1 in Nebraska for salary and #6 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Nebraska for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #173 in the nation for salary and #389 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #222 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Nebraska

South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $116,630 or $56.07 per hour which is 3% more than the Nebraska average salary of $112,670.

AverageSouth Nebraska Nonmetropolitan AreaNebraska% Difference
Hourly Wage$56.07$54.173.51%
Annual Salary$116,630$112,6703.51%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $116,630 or $56.07 per hour which is 1% less than the U.S. average salary of $118,040.

AverageSouth Nebraska Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$56.07$56.75-1.20%
Annual Salary$116,630$118,040-1.19%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Practitioners in South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $131,266 which compares to the Nebraska average annual salary of $112,670. per year.

Cost-of-living in South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area is 11% less than the Nebraska average, which means South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Nebraska average.

  • Nebraska average salary is $112,670.
  • Nebraska cost-of-living adjusted salary is $121,294.
  • South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $116,630.
  • South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $131,266.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area$116,63088.85%$131,266
Nebraska$112,67092.89%$121,294
U.S.$118,040$118,040
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Nurse Practitioners earn between $99,950 and $128,190 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn more than $162,620, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nurse Practitioners.

Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn under $96,040, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year21Under $96,040
15%2 – 4 years32$96,040 – $99,950
25%5 – 9 years52$99,950 – $121,010
25%10 – 14 years52$121,010 – $128,190
15%15 – 20 years32$121,010 – $162,620
10%20+ years21Above $162,620
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $116,630, South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($260,090).

However, Nurse Practitioners tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($31,670), LPNs ($46,420), Registered Nurses ($67,540), and Nursing Instructors ($73,080).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Anesthetists$260,090
Nurse Practitioners$116,630
Nursing Instructors $73,080
Registered Nurses$67,540
LPNs$46,420
Nursing Assistants$31,670
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners

The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area is 210.

Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $116,630 per year or $56.07 per hour in South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $131,266 per year or $63 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area are Nurse Anesthetists($260,090), Nurse Practitioners($116,630), Nursing Instructors ($73,080).


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