How much does a Surgeon make in Nebraska?

The average Surgeon salary in Nebraska is around $540,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Nebraska state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $341,699 annually ($28,475/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Surgeon in Nebraska?

On a $540,000 salary in Nebraska, your take-home pay is approximately $341,699/year or $28,475/month. Federal tax: $152,134. State tax: $23,837. FICA: $0.00.

Is $540,000 a good Surgeon salary?

$540,000 is a strong salary for a Surgeon — above the national median. In Nebraska, demand for this role is active.

How do Nebraska taxes affect Surgeon salaries?

Nebraska levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $540,000 is $23,837. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 36.7%.

What are the career growth prospects for Surgeons?

3% growth projected 2022-2032 (slower than average) overall — but specific subspecialties (cardiothoracic, neurosurgery, plastic, transplant, pediatric subspecialty) face severe shortage with 8-15 year supply lag from training pipeline. Aging Boomer demographic = sustained surgical volume through 2035+. AI/robotics augment but do not replace operative judgment in the 10-year window.. Related roles include: Anesthesiologist, Orthopedic Surgeon, Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Neurosurgeon, Plastic Surgeon, Vascular Surgeon, General Surgeon, Trauma Surgeon, Transplant Surgeon, Pediatric Surgical Subspecialist, Surgical Oncologist.

How can a Surgeon in Nebraska reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Surgeon Salary in Nebraska (2026)

The average Surgeon in Nebraska earns around $540,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $341,699/year ($28,475/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$341,699
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$28,475
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$13,142
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$164/hr
Federal Tax	$152,134
State Tax	$23,837
FICA Taxes	$22,329
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	36.72%

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Surgeon Salary Ranges in Nebraska

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$410,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$540,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$950,000

/year

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Not all Surgeons earn the same — not even close

Nebraska's surgeon market is anchored by UNMC surgical specialties Omaha (CT + orthopedic + neurosurgery + plastic + vascular + transplant + UNMC Multi-Organ Transplant Center as only NE transplant center for liver + kidney + pancreas + heart + intestinal), Nebraska Medicine (UNMC clinical partner + the only NE Level 1 trauma center + Lozier Center for Pharmacy Practice and Research), Creighton University School of Medicine Omaha surgical training (Bergan Mercy + St. Joseph + the substantial Creighton surgery faculty), Children's Hospital & Medical Center Omaha pediatric surgery (only NE pediatric academic medical center + only NE pediatric Level 1 trauma), CHI Health surgical services Omaha, Bryan Health Lincoln cardiac + orthopedic surgery, plus Methodist Health System Omaha + Boys Town National Research Hospital specialty pediatric.

Senior Cardiothoracic Surgeon

$625,000–$1,175,000+ TC

CT surgery at UNMC + Nebraska Medicine + Creighton + Bryan Heart Institute + Methodist

Senior Neurosurgeon

$655,000–$1,275,000+ TC

Neuro at UNMC + Nebraska Medicine + Creighton + CHI · the substantial NE Mayo + KU Med referrals

Senior Orthopedic Surgeon

$535,000–$945,000+ TC

Ortho at UNMC + Creighton + CHI + Bryan + Methodist + Husker team physicians

Senior Plastic / Reconstructive Surgeon

$445,000–$795,000+ TC

Plastic surgery at UNMC + Creighton + CHI + Bryan + private NE plastic surgery groups

Senior Vascular Surgeon

$445,000–$715,000+ TC

Vascular at UNMC + Nebraska Medicine + CHI + Bryan · endovascular subspecialty

Senior Transplant Surgeon (UNMC)

$485,000–$855,000+ TC

UNMC Multi-Organ Transplant Center · kidney + liver + pancreas + heart + intestinal at only NE transplant center

Senior General / Trauma Surgeon (Nebraska Medicine)

$395,000–$625,000+ TC

Nebraska Medicine UNMC Level 1 trauma + UNMC + Creighton general + trauma surgery faculty

Senior Pediatric Surgeon (Children Omaha)

$435,000–$695,000+ TC

Pediatric surgery at Children Omaha · the only NE pediatric Level 1 trauma + Boys Town

Senior Surgical Oncologist

$435,000–$695,000+ TC

Oncology surgery at UNMC Buffett Cancer Center + CHI Cancer · only NE NCI-designated

Senior Academic / UNMC SOM Faculty

$355,000–$695,000+ TC

UNMC SOM + Creighton SOM surgery faculty · clinical + research + teaching mix

Worth knowing: UNMC Multi-Organ Transplant Center Omaha is one of the country's most distinctive concentrated US single-state academic transplant centers and a feature most national surgeon compensation surveys understate for NE. UNMC Multi-Organ Transplant Center (founded 1985 + the only NE transplant center + the substantial UNMC kidney + liver + pancreas + heart + intestinal transplant programs + the substantial UNMC small bowel + intestinal transplant program as one of the country's top US intestinal transplant centers + the substantial UNMC Liver Disease Program + the substantial UNMC partnership with Nebraska Medicine clinical operations + the substantial Buffett family + Berkshire Hathaway-funded UNMC research) operates substantial multi-organ transplant work serving NE + IA + KS + SD + WY + CO regional referral catchment. Senior UNMC transplant surgeons clear $485-855K+ TC. Children's Hospital & Medical Center Omaha (the only NE pediatric academic medical center + the only NE pediatric Level 1 trauma + ~165 beds + the substantial post-2010 Children Omaha Liz Children's Specialty Pediatric Center + the substantial Children Omaha-UNMC partnership) supports substantial pediatric surgery work. UNMC Buffett Cancer Center (Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center NCI-designated as the only NE NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center + the substantial UNMC Eppley Institute cancer biology research + the substantial Warren Buffett-Berkshire Hathaway family contributions of ~$370M+ to UNMC cancer research) supports substantial NE surgical oncology. Nebraska Medicine UNMC clinical operations (~10K employees + the only NE Level 1 adult trauma + the substantial post-2014 Nebraska Medicine Ebola treatment work as one of only 4 US Ebola treatment facilities + the substantial Nebraska Medicine Biocontainment Patient Care Unit BPCU) supports substantial NE trauma + biocontainment work. Creighton University School of Medicine Omaha + CHI Health + Bryan Health support substantial NE community + tertiary surgical care. NE IMLC since 2017 + NE progressive 2.46-4.55% top by 2026 + NE RTW since 1947 + NE inheritance tax + lower NE cost of living anchor the NE surgeon proposition.

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