salary$84,600 a year$41 an hour · median pay in the Omaha, NE-IA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$69,070per year
Top pay (top 10%)$112,940per year
Jobs in the area13,200people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Omaha?
OK. Rent of $1,448 a month takes 20.5% 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 Omaha, NE?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Omaha, NE-IA area is $84,600 a year ($41 an hour). Most earn between $69,070 and $112,940.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Omaha?
Typical rent of $1,448 a month takes 20.5% of the median registered nurse 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.