Sales Manager Salary in Nebraska (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Sales Managers in Nebraska, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Nebraska Median
$126,990
per year
Hourly Rate
$61.05
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-14% vs US median
US median $148,270
State Rank
#38 of 50
3,000 employed here

How much does a Sales Manager make in Nebraska?

A Sales Manager working in Nebraska earns a median salary of $126,990 per year, or about $61.05 per hour. That is 14% below the national median of $148,270 for this occupation.

Within Nebraska, entry-level pay starts around $72,410 while the top 10% make $227,870 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $88,410 and $174,990 a year.

Sales Manager salary range in Nebraska

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$72,410$34.81
25th percentile (early career)$88,410$42.50
50th percentile (median)$126,990$61.05
75th percentile (experienced)$174,990$84.13
90th percentile (top earners)$227,870$109.55

How Nebraska compares

Nebraska ranks 38th out of 50 states and territories for Sales Manager pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1New York$217,640
2Massachusetts$191,200
3Virginia$191,130
4Colorado$180,850
5Washington$174,000

Working as a Sales Manager in Nebraska

Nationally, about 637,000 people work as Sales Managers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Nebraska pay ($126,990) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Sales Manager make in Nebraska?
The median Sales Manager salary in Nebraska is $126,990 per year, or about $61.05 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $72,410 at the entry level to $227,870 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Nebraska pay compare to the national average?
Nebraska pays Sales Managers about 14% less than the national median of $148,270. Nebraska ranks 38th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Nebraska a good state for Sales Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $126,990 a year. About 3,000 Sales Managers are employed in Nebraska. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Nebraska?
The highest-paying occupations in Nebraska include Cardiologist ($646,300), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($507,770), Emergency Medicine Physician ($371,880), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.