Accountant salary and cost of hiring in Nebraska
The median accountant in Nebraska earned $72,080 a year in May 2025[1], 13.9% below the US median of $83,680. That puts Nebraska at #49 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 13-2011. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $48,590 | $72,080 | $114,530 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in Nebraska earns $59,990–$90,660; the top tenth earns $114,530 or more, 2.4 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Nebraska median that makes about $102,971 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Nebraska
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $94,990 | 5,170 | |
| Grand Island, NE | $87,790 | 300 | |
| Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $82,820 | 740 | |
| Lincoln, NE | $81,340 | 2,130 | |
| South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $80,920 | 1,100 | |
| Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $77,430 | 310 |
Omaha, NE-IA pays the most ($77,030) and Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area the least ($63,730): $13,300 a year apart for the same job.
What an accountant does
An accountant goes beyond bookkeeping: month-end close, financial statements, budgets, management reports and support for audits and tax filings.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | +2.4% | |
| West Virginia | +1.7% | |
| Nebraska | +0.0% | |
| Mississippi | -5.5% | |
| Arkansas | -8.0% |
Questions
How much does an accountant earn in Nebraska?
The median was $72,080 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $59,990 to $90,660.
What does it cost to employ an accountant in Nebraska?
About $102,971 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Nebraska do accountants earn the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $77,030 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-2011: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes132011.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.