SOC 29-1051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Pharmacists — Nebraska
Nebraska · 3 metro areas compared
At $139,330, median pay for Pharmacists in Nebraska tracks the national median of $140,910 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $139,330, median pay for Pharmacists in Nebraska tracks the national median of $140,910 closely. Pay ranges from under $84,990 at the tenth percentile to more than $170,090 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $126,460 to $159,480.
Employment stands at 2,450, or 2.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Nebraska ranks number 26th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Lincoln records the highest median at $149,590. Of the 662 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 22nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,990 | −39.7% |
| 25th | $126,460 | −10.3% |
| Median (50th) | $139,330 | −1.1% |
| 75th | $159,480 | +13.2% |
| 90th | $170,090 | +20.7% |
| Mean | $136,260 | −3.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Nebraska
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln | $149,590 | 370 | |
| 2 | Omaha | $141,830 | 1,350 | |
| 3 | Grand Island | $134,520 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nebraska run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $139,330 goes as far as $154,639 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 9.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$139,330as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$154,639US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $139,330 a year, 1.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $84,990 to $170,090 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,450 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 26th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lincoln, at $149,590.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Pharmacists in Nebraska?
The median annual wage is $139,330, or $66.99 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $140,910, so pay in Nebraska is 1.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Nebraska earns more than $170,090 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $84,990 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Lincoln, at $149,590 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,450 jobs in this occupation in Nebraska. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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