Accountant salary in Omaha, NE-IA
Omaha is the most expensive place in Nebraska to hire an accountant. The median is $77,030 a year1, 6.9% above the Nebraska statewide median of $72,080 and 7.9% below the US median of $83,680. Among US areas it comes in at #240 of 521. With about 5,170 accountants, no area in Nebraska employs more.
BLS occupation 13-2011, area Omaha, NE-IA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Omaha against Nebraska and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $53,120 | $77,030 | $119,820 | |
| Nebraska | $48,590 | $72,080 | $114,530 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in Omaha earns $62,920–$94,990. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $119,820, only 2.3 times the bottom tenth, against 2.6 times across the US, so the going rate is easier to read. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $32,070 wide, between the figure for Nebraska ($30,670) and the US figure ($42,790).
What to budget for an accountant here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $53,120 | $4,427 | $25.54 | $68,542 |
| 25th percentile | $62,920 | $5,243 | $30.25 | $81,187 |
| Median | $77,030 | $6,419 | $37.03 | $99,394 |
| 75th percentile | $94,990 | $7,916 | $45.67 | $122,568 |
| 90th percentile | $119,820 | $9,985 | $57.61 | $154,606 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $14,110 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $17,960, or about $23,174 once benefits are added. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $83,680 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Omaha, and the Nebraska statewide median of $72,080 falls between the 25th percentile and the median.
What a hire really costs in Omaha
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $22,364 to the $77,030 median and brings it to $99,394 a year. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Omaha
Of the 17 roles we track in Omaha, this one ranks #2 by median pay, after project coordinators ($82,460); executive assistants come next at $68,240.
| Role | Median | vs accountant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +7.0% | 1,670 | |
| Accountant | this role | 5,170 | |
| Executive Assistant | -11.4% | 990 | |
| Paralegal | -16.6% | 1,010 | |
| Office Manager | -17.3% | 5,030 |
Measured against the US median, accountants rank #11 of the 17 roles we track in Omaha (-7.9%), between HR assistants (-5.8%) and office managers (-8.3%). The typical role here is at -2.8%, so, measured against the US, accountants cost less in Omaha than the area's general pay level would suggest. Accountants hold 10.2% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Omaha, 10.4% across Nebraska and 9.1% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Nebraska
Across the 6 areas of Nebraska with data for this job, the median runs from $63,730 in the Northwest Nebraska nonmetro area to $77,030 in Omaha, a gap of $13,300 a year. No other area in Nebraska has as many accountants, and all 5 others pay less.
| Area | Median | vs Omaha | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | this area | 5,170 | |
| Grand Island, NE | -11.6% | 300 | |
| Northeast Nebraska (Nonmetro) | -12.1% | 740 | |
| Lincoln, NE | -15.4% | 2,130 | |
| South Nebraska (Nonmetro) | -16.9% | 1,100 | |
| Northwest Nebraska (Nonmetro) | -17.3% | 310 |
Omaha against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Omaha is #47 of 521 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job, with pay near the middle of the US range. Outside Nebraska, Spartanburg and Janesville-Beloit pay just above Omaha and Memphis and Rocky Mount just below. All four are within $70 a year of the median in Omaha. Of the three markets with about as many accountants, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Omaha | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford, CT | +32.4% | 5,000 | jobs | |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | +6.6% | 4,870 | jobs | |
| Tulsa, OK | +5.6% | 5,110 | jobs | |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | +0.1% | 500 | pay | |
| Spartanburg, SC | +0.1% | 800 | pay | |
| Omaha, NE-IA | this area | 5,170 | ||
| Memphis, TN-MS | -0.1% | 4,390 | pay | |
| Rocky Mount, NC | -0.1% | 360 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an accountant in Omaha, NE-IA?
About $99,394 a year at the median, or $8,283 a month: $77,030 in pay plus about $22,364 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do accountants earn in Omaha?
The median was $77,030 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $53,120, the 90th $119,820, and the middle half earned $62,920 to $94,990.
Is Omaha the most expensive area in Nebraska for accountants?
Yes. Its median of $77,030 is the highest of 6 areas in Nebraska. Grand Island comes next at $68,090.
How many accountants work in Omaha?
BLS counts about 5,170 in the May 2025 survey. No other area in Nebraska has as many.
Does an accountant cost more than an executive assistant in Omaha?
Yes: $8,790 a year more at the median. The medians are $77,030 and $68,240.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-2011: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.