Retail Salespersons Salary in Nebraska

Retail salespersons in Nebraska earn the most in Omaha (average $35,610 a year) and the least in Grand Island ($33,690), across the 3 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the retail salespersons average at $35,220 and the median at $31,870 for 22,780 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $37,310.

Retail Salespersons average salary by city in Nebraska

Omaha$35,610
Lincoln$34,660
Grand Island$33,690

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Omaha	$35,610	$33,260	$29,200	$30,052	92
Lincoln	$34,660	$30,990	$28,740	$29,332	92
Grand Island	$33,690	$30,830	$28,490	$28,597	87

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Retail Salespersons salary in other states

Retail Salespersons salary by city and state

More about pay in Nebraska

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 41-2031.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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