As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Correctional Nurse in Nebraska is $61,517. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $55,781 to $69,335, with most professionals earning between $50,558 and $76,453.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary | $50,558 | NE | March 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary | $55,781 | NE | March 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary | $61,517 | NE | March 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary | $69,335 | NE | March 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary | $76,453 | NE | March 01, 2025 |
Correctional nursing, sometimes called forensic nursing, is a specialized field of nursing that involves caring for the medical and mental health needs of detainees and inmates. These nurses work in a variety of settings such as jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers. In these correctional settings, nurses are the primary healthcare providers....
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| Location | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Abie, NE | Avg. Salary $60,081 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Adams, NE | Avg. Salary $60,081 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Ainsworth, NE | Avg. Salary $54,007 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Albion, NE | Avg. Salary $60,081 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Alda, NE | Avg. Salary $60,081 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Alexandria, NE | Avg. Salary $60,081 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Allen, NE | Avg. Salary $57,534 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Alliance, NE | Avg. Salary $60,342 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Alma, NE | Avg. Salary $60,081 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Alvo, NE | Avg. Salary $60,473 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
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About Nebraska The state is bordered by South Dakota to the north; Iowa to the east and Missouri to the southeast, across the Missouri River; Kansas to the south; Co....More
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