LPN salary in Nebraska
LPNs in Nebraska earn a median $62,660 a year, 3% below the national median of $64,400. That ranks #31 of 51 states. After taxes, a single filer keeps about $50,556.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 29-2061. Taxes for tax year 2026.
| Yearly | Monthly | Every 2 weeks | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median pay | $62,660 | $5,222 | $2,410 | $30.13 |
| Average pay | $64,560 | $5,380 | $2,483 | $31.04 |
| Take-home (median) | $50,556 | $4,213 | $1,944 | $24.31 |
Where the money goes
| Item | Per year |
|---|---|
| Federal income tax | $5,339 |
| Social Security and Medicare | $4,793 |
| Nebraska income tax | $1,971 |
| Take-home | $50,556 |
Nebraska's prices are 10% below the U.S. average, so the median take-home buys what $56,109 buys in an average-priced state. The Nebraska minimum wage is $15.00; the median LPN earns 2.0 times that.
LPN pay in Nebraska vs. neighboring states
| State | Median salary | Take-home | Buying power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $62,660 | $50,556 | $56,109 |
| Colorado | $73,880 | $57,937 | $56,221 |
| Iowa | $62,630 | $50,775 | $57,855 |
| Kansas | $61,760 | $49,158 | $54,578 |
| Missouri | $61,530 | $49,665 | $54,687 |
| South Dakota | $52,750 | $44,565 | $50,307 |
| Wyoming | $63,460 | $53,170 | $57,363 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much do lpns make in Nebraska?
- The median salary is $62,660 a year ($30.13 an hour), and the average is $64,560, per BLS data for May 2025.
- How much do lpns take home in Nebraska?
- About $50,556 a year after federal and Nebraska taxes, or $1,944 every two weeks, for a single filer at the median salary.
- Do lpns earn more in Nebraska than the national average?
- Nebraska ranks #31 of 51 for median pay, 3% below the U.S. median of $64,400. Adjusted for prices and taxes it ranks #17.