Media & Communications Nebraska (NE) Rank #36 of 50

Journalist Salary in Nebraska

The median journalist salary in Nebraska is $50,364 per year, which is 10% below the national median of $55,960.

Median Salary

$50,364

vs National

$-5,596

State Rank

#36 of 50

Cost of Living

90%

Journalist Salary in Nebraska by Experience

In Nebraska, an entry-level journalist earns around $31,500, while experienced professionals earn up to $90,000 per year. The cost of living index in Nebraska is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$31,500

$-3,500 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$52,200

$-5,800 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$90,000

$-10,000 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Nebraska

Percentile	NE Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$28,800	$32,000	$-3,200
25th Percentile	$36,000	$40,000	$-4,000
Median (50th)	$50,364	$55,960	$-5,596
75th Percentile	$70,200	$78,000	$-7,800
90th Percentile	$99,000	$110,000	$-11,000

Journalist Salary by City in Nebraska

The largest employment areas for journalists in Nebraska include Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue, and Grand Island. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Omaha, NE

$52,043

Pop. 486,051 · COL 93%

Lincoln, NE

$50,364

Pop. 291,082 · COL 90%

Bellevue, NE

$51,483

Pop. 64,176 · COL 92%

Grand Island, NE

$47,006

Pop. 53,131 · COL 84%