Travel Nurse Salary Calculator — Nebraska

Pre-loaded with Nebraska's numbers: 6.84% state income tax, average pay of $1,640/week ($41/hr), and NE GSA stipend rates. Adjust to your offer and see real take-home.

Data reviewed July 3, 2026 · 50 states, 221 cities, FY2026 GSA rates

$1,640/wk

Avg NE Pay

6.84%

State Income Tax

~$1,099/wk

Typical Stipend Ceiling

89.1

Cost of Living Index

Travel Nurse Pay Breakdown

Estimate your take-home pay, taxes, and blended rate in seconds.

Excellent: Your housing stipend matches or exceeds the GSA maximum for Nebraska ($686/week). This is the maximum tax-free amount.
Effective Tax Rate30.8%
Federal: 24%
State: 6.84%

Same state assignment. You'll pay 6.84% state tax plus 24% federal tax.

Overtime (Optional)

Blended Hourly Rate

$71.53

Based on 36 hours in NE.

Gross Weekly Pay

$2,575

Taxable Weekly Income

$1,476

Estimated Weekly Taxes

$455

True Net Weekly Pay

$2,120

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Assignment Projections

13-Week Assignment

$27,557

Net Pay

26-Week Assignment

$55,115

Net Pay

Annual (52 weeks)

$110,230

Net Pay

Take Home vs Taxes

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Take Home

$2,120

per week

Taxes

$455

per week

Total Gross: $2,575 per week

🏠 Housing Stipend Analysis

Your Weekly Housing Stipend

$686

$2,970/month

Est. 1BR Rent in Nebraska

$900

Monthly average

Potential Tax-Free Pocket Money

+$2,070

Your stipend covers rent with $2,070 left over each month.

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Cost of Living Analysis in Nebraska

Monthly Net Income:$9,179
Average 1BR Rent:$900
True Discretionary Income:$8,279

After rent, this is what you'll have left each month for other expenses

Cost of Living Index:89.1

National average = 100. Nebraska's cost of living is lower than the national average by 10.9 points.

💡 Lower cost of living area. Your pay may go further here than in expensive cities.

Housing Cost: Low

Utilities: Low

Rent data based on 2025 market averages. Actual rent may vary by neighborhood and housing type.

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Nebraska Pay Questions

How much do travel nurses take home in Nebraska?

With the average Nebraska package of $1,640/week and 6.84% state income tax, most travel nurses take home roughly 75–85% of gross — the tax-free stipend share is what pushes take-home above staff-job ratios. Enter your actual split above for your number.

What is the maximum tax-free stipend in Nebraska?

Stipend ceilings are set per city by GSA per diem rates. Using Nebraska's average GSA rates ($98/night lodging + $59/day M&IE), the typical weekly ceiling is about $1,099. Specific cities differ — check your assignment ZIP in the GSA Rate Explorer.

Is Nebraska a good state for travel nurse pay?

Nebraska averages $1,640/week with a 6.84% state income tax and a cost-of-living index of 89.1. Whether it beats a no-tax alternative depends on the rate gap — run both offers through the calculator to compare take-home directly.

Do I pay Nebraska taxes as a travel nurse from another state?

Generally yes — you pay Nebraska income tax on money earned there, and your home state typically credits it against your home liability. You won't usually be double-taxed, but multi-state filing is why many travelers use a travel-nurse-specialized tax preparer.