Comprehensive salary overview for Nebraska based on 1,004,640 workers across 655 occupations tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
These are the highest paying occupations in Nebraska based on median annual salary from BLS data.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nurse Anesthetists | $231,020 | $224,900 | 290 |
| 2 | Psychiatrists | $229,240 | $218,120 | N/A |
| 3 | Chief Executives | $206,080 | $240,320 | 2,790 |
| 4 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $196,390 | $188,500 | 160 |
| 5 | Pediatricians, General | $186,680 | $217,040 | 410 |
| 6 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $178,620 | $201,330 | 740 |
| 7 | Dentists, General | $168,110 | $185,360 | 740 |
| 8 | Nuclear Engineers | $149,280 | $145,680 | N/A |
| 9 | Psychologists, All Other | $137,990 | $125,420 | 50 |
| 10 | Financial Manager | $134,410 | $151,460 | 5,480 |
| 11 | Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $134,170 | $138,280 | 660 |
| 12 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $134,090 | $141,210 | 1,450 |
| 13 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $133,950 | $143,530 | 4,630 |
| 14 | Nurse Midwives | $133,890 | $132,680 | N/A |
| 15 | Pharmacist | $133,340 | $127,300 | 2,290 |
| 16 | Database Architects | $132,320 | $129,750 | 590 |
| 17 | Physician Assistants | $128,240 | $129,120 | 1,250 |
| 18 | Nurse Practitioners | $127,930 | $127,950 | 2,150 |
| 19 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $125,920 | $118,520 | 90 |
| 20 | Human Resources Manager | $124,990 | $135,160 | 1,540 |
| 21 | Sales Manager | $124,440 | $140,800 | 2,980 |
| 22 | Purchasing Managers | $121,290 | $125,970 | 450 |
| 23 | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $120,640 | $127,280 | 30 |
| 24 | Optometrists | $116,850 | $136,810 | 370 |
| 25 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | $116,600 | $117,740 | 30 |
The 10 lowest paying occupations in Nebraska by median annual salary.
| Occupation | Median Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | $25,580 | 250 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $25,610 | 2,790 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $26,540 | 570 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $26,960 | 480 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $27,060 | 630 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,320 | 2,960 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $27,550 | 1,160 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $27,840 | 10,030 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $27,930 | N/A |
| Dishwashers | $28,660 | 2,190 |
The most common jobs in Nebraska by total number of workers.
| Occupation | Workers | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 28,360 | $29,420 |
| Registered Nurse | 24,180 | $81,020 |
| Truck Driver | 24,160 | $57,940 |
| General and Operations Managers | 23,050 | $82,570 |
| Retail Salespersons | 22,820 | $30,350 |
| Cashiers | 20,410 | $29,420 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 18,800 | $36,200 |
| Nursing Assistants | 16,490 | $38,620 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 15,950 | $40,640 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 15,930 | $40,790 |
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All salary data on this page comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 estimates. The average salary shown is the mean across all tracked occupations weighted by employment. For methodology details, see our Methodology page.