Source: BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025. The Nebraska median is computed from live postings with disclosed, non-estimated salary on NP Hiring.
Cost-of-living index: 92-8% vs. national average
Living costs in Grand Island run about 8% below the national average (100), per NP Hiring's city dataset.
This is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) role. The state practice rules below apply to nurse practitioners.
AANP classification: Full Practice
Nebraska NPs have full practice authority after a transition period. Classification source: AANP State Practice Environment