salary$87,530 a year$42 an hour · median pay in the Lincoln, NE area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$64,280per year
Top pay (top 10%)$104,010per year
Jobs in the area4,200people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Lincoln?
Cheap. Rent of $1,328 a month takes 18.2% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Lincoln, NE?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Lincoln, NE area is $87,530 a year ($42 an hour). Most earn between $64,280 and $104,010.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Lincoln?
Typical rent of $1,328 a month takes 18.2% of the median registered nurse 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.