Bookkeeper salary and cost of hiring in Nebraska
The median bookkeeper in Nebraska earned $47,110 a year in May 2025[1], 7.0% below the US median of $50,670. That puts Nebraska at #43 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-3031. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $33,060 | $47,110 | $62,460 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Nebraska earns $39,000–$54,900; the top tenth earns $62,460 or more, 1.9 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 $67,300 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 | $58,460 | 4,110 | |
| Lincoln, NE | $54,850 | 1,660 | |
| Grand Island, NE | $52,740 | 440 | |
| Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $52,490 | 1,050 | |
| South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $51,630 | 1,990 | |
| Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $49,760 | 500 |
Omaha, NE-IA pays the most ($49,230) and Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area the least ($42,180): $7,050 a year apart for the same job.
What a bookkeeper does
A bookkeeper records the company's transactions, reconciles bank accounts, keeps receivables and payables in order and prepares the books for the accountant.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | +0.4% | |
| Montana | +0.3% | |
| Nebraska | +0.0% | |
| Kentucky | -1.2% | |
| South Dakota | -1.6% |
Questions
How much does a bookkeeper earn in Nebraska?
The median was $47,110 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $39,000 to $54,900.
What does it cost to employ a bookkeeper in Nebraska?
About $67,300 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 bookkeepers earn the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $49,230 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-3031: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes433031.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.