49 Jobs That Pay Over $100K in Nebraska (2024)

There are 49 occupations in Nebraska with a median salary above $100K per year. The highest-paying is Podiatrists at $238,430/year. Based on 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024

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49
Jobs Over $100K

$238,430

#1: Podiatrists

$124,252

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

64,320

Workers in These Jobs

All 49 Jobs Paying Over $100K in Nebraska

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary breakdown.

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	Podiatrists	$238,430	$204,980	80
2	Nurse Anesthetists	$211,910	$212,860	330
3	Chief Executives	$194,080	$234,830	2,880
4	General Internal Medicine Physicians	$187,600	$202,460	680
5	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$183,550	$182,560	150
6	Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric	$182,000	$192,660	50
7	Dentists, General	$139,180	$167,990	790
8	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$134,280	$183,230	2,190
9	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$132,660	$136,460	5,030
10	Financial Managers	$132,510	$143,490	5,580
11	Pharmacists	$132,020	$130,120	2,050
12	Aerospace Engineers	$131,870	$141,500	60
13	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$131,530	$135,650	1,310
14	Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$130,040	$129,450	830
15	Database Architects	$129,110	$130,230	700
16	Physician Assistants	$125,090	$126,330	1,200
17	Purchasing Managers	$124,190	$127,920	520
18	Optometrists	$123,970	$118,120	300
19	Nurse Practitioners	$122,410	$121,680	1,700
20	Human Resources Managers	$121,890	$131,990	1,630
21	Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	$120,000	$115,080	90
22	Sales Managers	$116,470	$131,940	3,360
23	Managers, All Other	$111,640	$119,070	3,270
24	Natural Sciences Managers	$111,050	$116,520	300
25	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$110,390	$125,160	180
26	Computer Network Architects	$110,020	$115,850	1,130
27	Software Developers	$109,800	$112,340	8,270
28	Lawyers	$108,920	$124,780	3,550
29	Computer Hardware Engineers	$108,870	$107,470	140
30	Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$107,920	$101,720	100
31	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$107,350	$111,440	210
32	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$106,120	$96,540	380
33	Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$106,030	$105,560	70
34	Marketing Managers	$105,900	$120,670	2,210
35	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$105,300	$110,440	1,810
36	Training and Development Managers	$104,930	$115,900	420
37	Actuaries	$104,730	$111,750	270
38	Commercial Pilots	$104,170	$125,160	290
39	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$103,680	$94,930	740
40	Information Security Analysts	$103,280	$105,090	900
41	Chemical Engineers	$102,410	$102,300	70
42	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$102,150	$99,360	80
43	Electrical Engineers	$102,080	$102,610	850
44	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$101,990	$107,030	30
45	Public Relations Managers	$101,700	$108,310	340
46	Medical and Health Services Managers	$101,330	$115,090	3,750
47	Power Plant Operators	$100,920	$100,860	170
48	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$100,530	$106,540	1,150
49	Administrative Services Managers	$100,380	$107,910	2,130

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Nebraska High-Salary Insights

The $100K+ jobs in Nebraska are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Education fields.

7.5% of all tracked occupations in NE earn a median salary above $100K. The entry point for this group is $100,380/year (Administrative Services Managers), while the top earner makes $238,430/year.

Nebraska ranks #41 among all 50 states for the number of $100K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $100K a year in Nebraska?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 49 occupations in Nebraska with a median annual salary above $100K. This represents 7.5% of all tracked occupations in NE.

What is the highest paying job in Nebraska?

The highest paying occupation in Nebraska is Podiatrists with a median salary of $238,430 per year based on 2024 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $100K+ list in Nebraska?

The entry point for the $100K+ list in Nebraska is $100,380/year (Administrative Services Managers). Any occupation with a median salary above $100K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $100K+ jobs in Nebraska?

The average median salary among all 49 occupations that pay over $100K in Nebraska is $124,252 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $100K in Nebraska?

High-paying jobs in Nebraska typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $100K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

Jobs Over $100K in Other States

These are gross salaries. After federal, state, and FICA taxes, take-home pay is lower.

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $100K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics