Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$26.79/hour

The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Nebraska is $26.79 per hour. This is 18% lower than the US average of $31.68.

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Nebraska compared to National Averages

$26.79/hour

Nebraska

18% lower than the US average.

$31.68/hour

United States

What type of LPN / LVN Nurses make the most money in Nebraska?

Only LPN / LVN reports pay data among Nursing specialties in Nebraska, averaging $27 per hour. LPN / LVN also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $27. For comparison, the Nebraska average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $27 per hour, roughly in line with LPN / LVN.

SpecialtyAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
LPN / LVN$27$27
How does the pay for LPN / LVN Nurses in Nebraska compare to nearby states?

Colorado pays Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $37 per hour, followed by Kansas ($34) and Missouri ($34). Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $41. For comparison, the Nebraska average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $27 per hour — Colorado pays 39% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Colorado$37$41
Kansas$34$38
Missouri$34$35
Illinois$34$39
Texas$34$38
Oklahoma$33$35
Minnesota$32$36
Iowa$28$29
Arkansas$28$30
South Dakota$28$29
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Nebraska?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Licensed Practical Nurses, averaging $25 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $26. For comparison, the Nebraska average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $27 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 6% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$25$26

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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