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Retail Salespersons Salary in Nebraska
Retail Salespersons in Nebraska earn a median $31,870 a year, 10% below the U.S. median.
- Median in NE
- $31,870 a year
- U.S. median
- $35,410 a year
- Employment
- 22,780
- Location quotient
- 0.89
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Nebraska
- Median (50%)
- $31,870 · $15.32 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $35,220 · $16.93 an hour (estimate error ±0.9%)
- 10th percentile
- $28,080 · $13.50 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $28,950 · $13.92 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $36,860 · $17.72 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $46,380 · $22.30 an hour
- Employment
- 22,780 (estimate error ±2.5%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 22.24
- Location quotient
- 0.89 (1.00 = national share)
Retail Salespersons pay by metro area in Nebraska
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $33,260 | 12,080 |
| Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $31,240 | 1,940 |
| South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $31,100 | 3,380 |
| Lincoln, NE | $30,990 | 4,080 |
| Grand Island, NE | $30,830 | 1,070 |
| Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $30,630 | 1,160 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $30,150 | 2,220 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do retail salespersons make in Nebraska?
- The median wage for retail salespersons in Nebraska is $31,870 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 22,780 jobs in the state.
- Where in Nebraska do retail salespersons earn the most?
- Omaha, NE-IA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $33,260 a year.