The average salary for a licensed practical nurse in Nebraska is around $62,660 per year.
Avg Salary
Licensed practical nurses earn an average yearly salary of $62,660.
Wages typically start from $50,890 and go up to $77,940.
5% below national average Updated in 2025
Licensed practical nurse earnings by seniority
Top-level licensed practical nurse earnings begin at:
$37.47 per hour
$77,940 per year
Senior-level licensed practical nurse earnings begin at:
$34.55 per hour
$71,860 per year
Mid-level licensed practical nurse earnings begin at:
$30.13 per hour
$62,660 per year
Junior-level licensed practical nurse earnings begin at:
$28.41 per hour
$59,080 per year
Starting level licensed practical nurse earnings begin at:
$24.47 per hour
$50,890 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Licensed practical nurse salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Washington | $83,150 |
| Alaska | $80,800 |
| Oregon | $80,470 |
| Massachusetts | $80,220 |
| Rhode Island | $80,090 |
| California | $79,750 |
| New Hampshire | $77,110 |
| Arizona | $77,070 |
| Nevada | $76,160 |
| District of Columbia | $75,740 |
| New Jersey | $75,160 |
| Illinois | $75,000 |
| Maryland | $74,660 |
| Colorado | $73,880 |
| Connecticut | $73,690 |
| Maine | $73,200 |
| Hawaii | $71,140 |
| Vermont | $69,930 |
| Delaware | $68,710 |
| New York | $67,180 |
| Indiana | $65,720 |
| Michigan | $65,460 |
| Virginia | $64,920 |
| Pennsylvania | $63,940 |
| Idaho | $63,800 |
| Wisconsin | $63,760 |
| Minnesota | $63,750 |
| Wyoming | $63,460 |
| North Carolina | $63,270 |
| Utah | $63,230 |
| Nebraska | $62,660 |
| Iowa | $62,630 |
| North Dakota | $62,300 |
| Texas | $62,240 |
| Montana | $62,210 |
| Georgia | $62,030 |
| Ohio | $61,950 |
| South Carolina | $61,820 |
| Florida | $61,770 |
| Kansas | $61,760 |
| Missouri | $61,530 |
| Kentucky | $60,460 |
| New Mexico | $59,330 |
| Tennessee | $58,870 |
| Oklahoma | $58,320 |
| Louisiana | $57,470 |
| Alabama | $57,030 |
| Arkansas | $56,620 |
| West Virginia | $55,360 |
| South Dakota | $52,750 |
| Mississippi | $50,220 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $47,590 |
| Guam | $34,470 |
| Puerto Rico | $21,500 |
How do licensed practical nurse salaries compare to similar careers?
Licensed practical nurses earn about the same as related careers in Nebraska. On average, they make less than radiologic technologists but more than physical therapist assistants.
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)