Average Salary in Nebraska

State of United States · Data verified 2025-01-01

Minimum wage

$15 /hr

Average salary $4,200 /mo

+ 107% vs United States national rate #18 of 56 state Since 2026-01-01

With a population of 2 million, Nebraska is a state of United States whose economy centers on agriculture and insurance. Its minimum wage of $15 per hour is 107% above the national rate. Workers earn an average gross salary of $4,200 per month. The cost of living is 10% below the national average. The median household income is $74,580 per year.

• AT A GLANCE

Rank: #18 of 56; state
vs National: +107%; United States floor
Annual (est.): $31,200; full-time, before tax
Change Since 2019: +67%; nominal wage

Wage Breakdown

Hourly: $15
Monthly: $2,599.95 Based on 173.33 hours/month (40 hrs/week)
Annual: $31,200 Based on 2,080 hours/year

Nebraska minimum wage reached $15.00/hr effective January 1, 2026 under Initiative 433 (2022). Future increases to be CPI-indexed.

At this rate, a full-time worker earns approximately $31,200 /yr before tax. Whether that covers living costs depends on local prices. See United States purchasing power context.