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66 Jobs That Pay Over $100K in Nebraska (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed: 2026-05-19

There are 66 occupations in Nebraska with a median salary above $100K per year. The highest-paying is Cardiologists at $646,300/year. Based on 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025

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Average Salary by State

Average salaries across all 50 states. Click a state to see its $100K+ jobs.

$57,873

$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

AL $63,963 AK $79,599 AZ $72,019 AR $58,447 CA $83,172 CO $76,493 CT $78,019 DE $71,614 DC $89,679 FL $67,772 GA $69,372 HI $73,976 ID $67,243 IL $74,900 IN $68,360 IA $68,184 KS $65,075 KY $66,085 LA $62,928 ME $70,351 MD $79,476 MA $81,221 MI $70,102 MN $79,901 MS $57,873 MO $67,599 MT $65,918 NE $68,499 NV $69,352 NH $75,725 NJ $80,366 NM $68,121 NY $83,189 NC $67,685 ND $70,391 OH $69,737 OK $63,871 OR $75,924 PA $70,617 RI $78,209 SC $66,430 SD $64,417 TN $66,638 TX $68,700 UT $68,195 VT $74,078 VA $73,984 WA $86,472 WV $62,235 WI $71,762 WY $66,073

66
Jobs Over $100K

$646,300

#1: Cardiologists

$159,106

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

70,750

Workers in These Jobs

All 66 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	Cardiologists	$646,300	$627,390	170
2	Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric	$507,770	$456,110	200
3	Emergency Medicine Physicians	$371,880	$353,880	390
4	Dermatologists	$359,580	$352,480	N/A
5	Obstetricians and Gynecologists	$342,570	$300,500	180
6	Anesthesiologists	$334,210	$369,590	260
7	Neurologists	$269,270	$266,560	80
8	Nurse Anesthetists	$246,730	$255,610	430
9	Physicians, Pathologists	$229,140	$269,160	90
10	Family Medicine Physicians	$228,590	$259,630	830
11	General Internal Medicine Physicians	$221,360	$226,440	900
12	Chief Executives	$214,680	$264,120	2,510
13	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$208,180	$197,450	160
14	Dentists, General	$179,750	$186,420	790
15	Pediatricians, General	$175,990	$210,390	290
16	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$141,020	$154,310	1,510
17	Financial Managers	$140,360	$155,410	5,630
18	Pharmacists	$139,330	$136,260	2,450
19	Nurse Midwives	$138,880	$137,300	N/A
20	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$135,780	$147,830	5,070
21	Aerospace Engineers	$135,670	$145,420	130
22	Psychiatrists	$135,180	$196,590	180
23	Computer Hardware Engineers	$134,950	$137,560	80
24	Database Architects	$134,320	$135,170	610
25	Physician Assistants	$133,040	$132,810	1,330
26	Nurse Practitioners	$132,130	$131,710	2,340
27	Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	$131,650	$156,450	60
28	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$130,980	$129,270	90
29	Human Resources Managers	$129,460	$139,170	1,660
30	Law Teachers, Postsecondary	$127,690	$143,540	100
31	Sales Managers	$126,990	$141,810	3,000
32	Optometrists	$125,040	$132,660	340
33	Purchasing Managers	$124,010	$129,590	440
34	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$121,630	$129,020	140
35	Environmental Engineers	$120,620	$120,150	270
36	Natural Sciences Managers	$120,620	$122,280	550
37	Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$117,690	$102,760	140
38	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$117,060	$128,540	30
39	Computer Network Architects	$116,420	$118,960	1,350
40	Air Traffic Controllers	$111,710	$113,210	70
41	Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$111,460	$111,970	200
42	Software Developers	$110,900	$115,590	7,260
43	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$110,580	$116,560	1,860
44	Marketing Managers	$110,570	$127,360	1,910
45	Lawyers	$109,170	$133,490	3,490
46	Nuclear Power Reactor Operators	$108,650	$115,340	50
47	Medical and Health Services Managers	$107,700	$126,560	3,770
48	Electrical Engineers	$107,260	$107,140	1,060
49	Industrial Production Managers	$107,200	$118,390	2,160
50	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$106,380	$114,570	160
51	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$106,100	$104,350	730
52	Administrative Services Managers	$105,720	$117,130	2,600
53	Training and Development Managers	$105,710	$121,000	440
54	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$104,850	$106,850	60
55	Commercial Pilots	$104,780	$103,300	290
56	Public Relations Managers	$104,440	$117,790	330
57	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$104,320	$99,750	120
58	Veterinarians	$103,500	$123,810	780
59	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$103,230	$102,010	90
60	Civil Engineers	$103,150	$106,860	2,360
61	Actuaries	$102,790	$112,580	270
62	Facilities Managers	$102,150	$107,920	1,430
63	Construction Managers	$100,820	$107,500	3,430
64	Petroleum Engineers	$100,800	$120,870	150
65	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$100,530	$103,850	290
66	Database Administrators	$100,020	$103,060	610

Nebraska High-Salary Insights

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

10.8% of all tracked occupations in NE earn a median salary above $100K. The entry point for this group is $100,020/year (Database Administrators), while the top earner makes $646,300/year.

Nebraska ranks #42 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 2025 BLS data, there are 66 occupations in Nebraska with a median annual salary above $100K. This represents 10.8% of all tracked occupations in NE.

What is the highest paying job in Nebraska?

The highest paying occupation in Nebraska is Cardiologists with a median salary of $646,300 per year based on 2025 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 $100,020/year (Database Administrators). 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 66 occupations that pay over $100K in Nebraska is $159,106 per year (2025 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.

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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 2025 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics