salary$124,440 a year$60 an hour · median pay in the Lincoln, NE area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$100,160per year
Top pay (top 10%)$158,240per year
Jobs in the area320people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Lincoln?
Cheap. Rent of $1,328 a month takes 12.8% of the median nurse practitioner salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Lincoln, NE?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Lincoln, NE area is $124,440 a year ($60 an hour). Most earn between $100,160 and $158,240.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Lincoln?
Typical rent of $1,328 a month takes 12.8% of the median nurse practitioner salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Lincoln, NE metro area.