Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Nebraska
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$48.25/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Nebraska is $48.25 per hour. This is 3% lower than the US average of $49.81.
Last updated on October 4, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Nebraska compared to National Averages
$48.25/hour
Nebraska
3% lower than the US average.
$49.81/hour
United States
How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in Nebraska compare to nearby states?
Minnesota pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $63 per hour, followed by New Mexico ($61) and Colorado ($56). New Mexico has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Nebraska average for Registered Nurses is $48 per hour — Minnesota pays 30% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $63 | $70 |
| New Mexico | $61 | $72 |
| Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Kansas | $51 | $59 |
| Texas | $49 | $60 |
| Missouri | $49 | $62 |
| Oklahoma | $46 | $46 |
| South Dakota | $40 | $43 |
Last updated on October 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- Good Samaritan
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- Good Samaritan
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$39-51/hour
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