salary$77,030 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the Omaha, NE-IA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$53,120per year
Top pay (top 10%)$119,820per year
Jobs in the area5,170people work this job
Can a accountant afford Omaha?
OK. Rent of $1,448 a month takes 22.6% of the median accountant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make in Omaha, NE?
The median pay for a accountant in the Omaha, NE-IA area is $77,030 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $53,120 and $119,820.
Can a accountant afford to live in Omaha?
Typical rent of $1,448 a month takes 22.6% of the median accountant salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Omaha, NE-IA metro area.