Accountants and Auditors pay in Lincoln

In Lincoln (NE), the median pay for accountants and auditors is $31.33 an hour ($65,170 a year). About 2,130 people work in this job there.

$31.33Median hourly pay

$54,890–$81,340Middle half of workers, yearly

2,130People in this job in Lincoln (NE)

That is 22% lower than the U.S. median ($83,680). It is 10% lower than the Nebraska median ($72,080).

Pay range for accountants and auditors in Lincoln (NE)

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$22.53	$46,850
25% of workers	$26.39	$54,890
Half of workers (median)	$31.33	$65,170
75% of workers	$39.10	$81,340
90% of workers	$51.96	$108,070

Accountants and Auditors pay in Nebraska metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Omaha	$77,030	5,170
Grand Island	$68,090	300
Lincoln (this page)	$65,170	2,130

Nebraska unemployment rate: 2.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for accountants and auditors

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 115,300 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Lincoln (NE)

Job	Median yearly pay
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	$47,930
Financial Managers	$131,150

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.