What RNs earn in Omaha
Registered nurses in the Omaha, NE-IA metro earn a median of $84,600 a year, 13% below the national RN median of $97,550. The middle half of RNs here earn between $79,240 and $102,670, so experience, specialty and shift differentials can move you a long way inside that range. Among the 60 metro markets The RN Network tracks, Omaha ranks #42 for median RN pay.
| Role | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $84,600 | $79,240 – $102,670 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $133,760 | $123,430 – $140,490 |
| Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | $271,680 | $238,570 – $297,630 |
| Nurse Midwife | $138,880 | $138,880 – $138,880 |
Powered by RN Workforce Insights™ · 2025 annual pay. Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile.
Cost of living and the Omaha nursing market
Pay only tells half the story. A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent runs about $1,368 a month in Omaha, which is roughly 19% of a median RN salary before taxes. That leaves RNs here more room in the budget than in most big nursing markets.
About 13,200 RNs work in this metro, the #50 largest RN workforce of the markets we track. The RN Network directory lists 118 healthcare employers in Omaha, including 47 behavioral health facilities, 22 long-term care facilities, 19 outpatient surgery centers and 15 hospitals.
Hospitals hiring nurses in Omaha
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How much do registered nurses make in Omaha?
The median RN salary in the Omaha, NE-IA metro is $84,600 a year, and the middle half of RNs earn between $79,240 and $102,670.
What do nurse practitioners earn in Omaha?
Nurse practitioners in the Omaha metro earn a median of $133,760 a year.
Can a nurse afford to live in Omaha?
A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent costs about $1,368 a month in Omaha, roughly 19% of a median RN salary before taxes.
Which hospitals hire nurses in Omaha?
Hospitals in the Omaha area include CHI Health Bergan Mercy, CHI Health Lakeside, Omaha VA Medical Center (va Nebraska Western Iowa Healthcare System), The Nebraska Medical Center, The Nebraska Methodist Hospital. See the full list in The RN Network facility directory.
How do I find a nursing job in Omaha?
Browse current Nebraska openings on The RN Network job board, claim your free Talent Agent profile so employers hiring in Omaha can find you, and compare pay using the Nebraska salary guide.