As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Correctional Nurse in Nebraska is $63,392, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,219 weekly, or $5,283 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Correctional Nurse in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Correctional Nurse in Nebraska vary widely, spanning from $50,847 to $77,608. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($56,825) and 75th percentile ($70,833), while top earners (90th percentile) make $77,608 per year. This $14,008 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Pediatric, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Nebraska Correctional Nurse often earn 5.8% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 16 companies. However, Nebraska currently ranks 40 nationwide for Correctional Nurse job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Correctional Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $50,847 NE September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $56,825 NE September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $63,392 NE September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $70,833 NE September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $77,608 NE September 01, 2026
25% $56,825 10% $50,847 90% $77,608 75% $70,833 $63,392 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Correctional Nurse ?

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 $64,580 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adams, NE Avg. Salary $64,449 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ainsworth, NE Avg. Salary $64,042 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albion, NE Avg. Salary $64,272 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alda, NE Avg. Salary $64,279 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, NE Avg. Salary $64,156 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Allen, NE Avg. Salary $63,239 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alliance, NE Avg. Salary $63,980 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alma, NE Avg. Salary $64,119 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alvo, NE Avg. Salary $64,569 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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    Correctional Nurse

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Staff Nurse - RN II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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