Salary Overview for Nebraska
The median individual income in Nebraska is $36,200 per year, while the mean (average) individual income is $45,710. The median household income is $74,580.
Cost of Living Adjusted Salary
Nebraska's cost of living index is 91 (national average = 100). This means the median salary of $36,200 in Nebraska has the purchasing power of approximately $39,780 at the national average cost of living. Your dollar goes further in Nebraska than in most states.
Minimum Wage in Nebraska
The current minimum wage in Nebraska is $13.50/hour, which equals approximately $28,080 per year for a full-time worker (40 hours/week, 52 weeks). See our complete Nebraska minimum wage guide for tipped wages, scheduled increases, and more.
Top Employers in Nebraska
- Nebraska Medicine
- Mutual of Omaha
- Union Pacific
Major Industries in Nebraska
- Agriculture
- Insurance
- Transportation
Tax Rates in Nebraska
See the full tax breakdown including income tax, sales tax, property tax, and more on our Nebraska tax rates page.
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