339 Jobs That Pay Over $50K in Nebraska (2024)

There are 339 occupations in Nebraska with a median salary above $50K 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

$50K+ $75K+ $100K+ $150K+

339
Jobs Over $50K

$238,430

#1: Podiatrists

$76,017

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

428,670

Workers in These Jobs

All 339 Jobs Paying Over $50K 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
50	Computer Programmers	$99,930	$94,820	1,310
51	Industrial Production Managers	$99,380	$106,850	1,870
52	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$98,970	$104,720	180
53	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$98,910	$92,910	70
54	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$98,750	$95,970	80
55	Sales Engineers	$96,990	$99,050	240
56	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$96,340	$96,770	180
57	Petroleum Engineers	$95,590	$94,780	110
58	Facilities Managers	$95,400	$100,380	1,210
59	Transportation Inspectors	$94,690	$89,260	130
60	Radiation Therapists	$94,050	$136,510	70
61	Physical Therapists	$92,680	$90,870	1,650
62	Data Scientists	$92,640	$94,960	1,780
63	Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$91,550	$89,600	N/A
64	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$88,990	$101,840	80
65	Construction Managers	$88,590	$95,510	2,990
66	Anthropologists and Archeologists	$88,340	$90,210	40
67	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$86,980	$104,670	240
68	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$86,940	$93,840	280
69	Industrial Engineers	$86,790	$93,990	1,520
70	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$86,460	$91,450	1,660
71	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$86,430	$101,740	260
72	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$86,360	$90,010	1,500
73	Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other	$86,340	$91,040	90
74	Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$86,340	$88,860	140
75	Mechanical Engineers	$86,240	$93,040	880
76	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$86,210	$116,140	1,460
77	Civil Engineers	$86,060	$92,320	1,930
78	Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$85,690	$108,740	50
79	Materials Engineers	$85,580	$90,830	140
80	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$85,250	$106,110	620
81	Database Administrators	$85,140	$87,940	570
82	Operations Research Analysts	$85,000	$90,540	280
83	Occupational Therapists	$84,850	$87,710	1,150
84	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$84,120	$86,760	150
85	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,620	$89,160	70
86	Computer Occupations, All Other	$83,450	$89,840	3,690
87	Veterinarians	$82,970	$95,040	720
88	Financial Risk Specialists	$82,950	$84,210	360
89	Biological Scientists, All Other	$82,830	$82,760	190
90	Computer Systems Analysts	$82,710	$90,330	3,570
91	Environmental Engineers	$82,580	$88,920	320
92	Audiologists	$82,500	$91,530	80
93	Statisticians	$82,300	$85,010	150
94	Fundraising Managers	$82,120	$97,220	N/A
95	Dental Hygienists	$82,020	$82,660	1,570
96	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$81,880	$90,860	630
97	Gas Plant Operators	$81,800	$81,480	140
98	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,740	$94,660	480
99	Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	$81,560	$79,950	470
100	Food Scientists and Technologists	$81,160	$80,830	260
101	History Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,130	$82,320	100
102	Project Management Specialists	$81,110	$85,600	2,900
103	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,050	$88,440	160
104	Riggers	$80,860	$66,500	160
105	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$80,810	$88,920	380
106	Meter Readers, Utilities	$80,410	$66,470	100
107	General and Operations Managers	$80,380	$99,080	22,390
108	Budget Analysts	$80,200	$81,440	210
109	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,140	$89,130	200
110	Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment	$80,080	$75,320	380
111	Financial and Investment Analysts	$80,080	$91,370	940
112	Management Analysts	$79,990	$89,650	2,800
113	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,330	$83,420	110
114	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$79,210	$87,450	2,220
115	Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	$79,100	$70,770	40
116	Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,650	$89,760	N/A
117	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$78,550	$77,890	210
118	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$78,540	$81,850	80
119	Funeral Home Managers	$78,450	$89,560	70
120	Speech-Language Pathologists	$78,370	$80,080	1,190
121	Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other	$78,310	$84,430	60
122	School Psychologists	$78,270	$81,390	480
123	Registered Nurses	$78,100	$79,780	22,870
124	Credit Analysts	$78,020	$79,600	530
125	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$77,910	$75,660	1,090
126	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$77,620	$80,900	660
127	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$77,390	$86,110	1,770
128	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$77,000	$84,110	90
129	Locomotive Engineers	$76,380	$75,960	740
130	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$76,000	$80,760	490
131	Loan Officers	$75,830	$85,190	3,200
132	Engineers, All Other	$75,560	$84,150	460
133	Insurance Underwriters	$75,560	$77,560	1,330
134	Emergency Management Directors	$75,440	$84,140	100
135	Labor Relations Specialists	$74,730	$79,130	320
136	Landscape Architects	$74,530	$79,470	120
137	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$74,260	$82,490	770
138	Business Operations Specialists, All Other	$74,240	$78,600	2,910
139	Pediatricians, General	$74,200	$141,530	210
140	Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$74,160	$73,770	80
141	Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters	$74,130	$82,530	1,140
142	Technical Writers	$73,900	$76,130	240
143	Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$73,300	$70,060	320
144	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$73,280	$80,850	260
145	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$73,190	$74,200	6,010
146	Personal Financial Advisors	$73,110	$126,990	1,070
147	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$73,020	$74,250	4,220
148	Commercial and Industrial Designers	$72,850	$73,310	80
149	Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$72,790	$79,530	80
150	Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$72,730	$72,660	180
151	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$72,590	$85,550	2,980
152	Conservation Scientists	$71,410	$70,990	240
153	Epidemiologists	$71,110	$77,190	80
154	Web Developers	$70,310	$81,270	N/A
155	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$69,930	$75,020	710
156	First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$69,900	$73,410	300
157	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$69,710	$78,220	400
158	Respiratory Therapists	$69,560	$70,860	880
159	Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners	$69,320	$68,260	70
160	Firefighters	$69,040	$69,020	1,040
161	Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$68,970	$72,120	3,530
162	Accountants and Auditors	$68,950	$75,380	9,830
163	Education Administrators, All Other	$68,800	$95,260	70
164	English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$68,780	$81,450	340
165	Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators	$68,530	$69,040	60
166	Urban and Regional Planners	$68,070	$73,340	310
167	Crane and Tower Operators	$67,890	$64,580	320
168	Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers	$67,540	$64,590	440
169	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$67,440	$76,600	180
170	Art Directors	$67,270	$70,910	100
171	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$67,260	$93,160	480
172	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$67,080	$71,760	2,880
173	Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$66,900	$73,490	100
174	Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$66,670	$65,200	150
175	Cost Estimators	$66,560	$68,580	1,790
176	Farm and Home Management Educators	$66,370	$67,330	140
177	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$66,290	$73,120	440
178	Construction and Building Inspectors	$66,260	$65,780	550
179	Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$66,000	$68,340	3,830
180	Chemists	$65,950	$78,780	240
181	Microbiologists	$65,860	$82,380	100
182	Financial Specialists, All Other	$65,570	$70,640	750
183	Traffic Technicians	$65,220	$57,120	60
184	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	$65,100	$63,610	240
185	Economists	$65,000	$72,540	80
186	Training and Development Specialists	$64,700	$71,090	2,720
187	Financial Examiners	$64,650	$76,190	790
188	Biochemists and Biophysicists	$64,540	$88,800	N/A
189	Fundraisers	$64,540	$67,540	730
190	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$64,500	$67,790	5,520
191	Fire Inspectors and Investigators	$64,400	$68,790	60
192	Instructional Coordinators	$64,220	$69,040	1,320
193	Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$64,210	$66,810	220
194	Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$64,150	$66,650	2,060
195	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$64,030	$67,530	1,480
196	Soil and Plant Scientists	$63,910	$68,060	670
197	Therapists, All Other	$63,870	$85,280	100
198	Rail Car Repairers	$63,850	$68,020	620
199	Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$63,830	$62,890	70
200	Property Appraisers and Assessors	$63,750	$71,190	420
201	Animal Scientists	$63,650	$71,220	230
202	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$63,610	$61,570	510
203	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$63,570	$63,000	1,260
204	Computer Network Support Specialists	$63,490	$70,260	1,650
205	Forensic Science Technicians	$63,460	$61,150	120
206	Logisticians	$63,380	$68,340	1,640
207	Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$63,280	$64,300	1,120
208	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$63,150	$61,560	3,510
209	Compliance Officers	$63,130	$69,870	3,870
210	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$63,000	$67,250	180
211	Social and Community Service Managers	$63,000	$70,310	1,290
212	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$63,000	$61,420	710
213	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$62,930	$73,850	8,220
214	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School	$62,760	$59,800	250
215	Social Workers, All Other	$62,740	$65,640	270
216	Structural Iron and Steel Workers	$62,660	$62,410	920
217	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$62,520	$61,480	7,200
218	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$62,380	$59,920	9,200
219	Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers	$62,330	$65,200	N/A
220	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$62,300	$60,730	1,220
221	Writers and Authors	$62,300	$67,830	160
222	Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$62,210	$82,230	110
223	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$62,200	$72,150	340
224	Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$62,130	$60,950	1,480
225	Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$62,110	$64,790	360
226	Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$62,100	$69,610	80
227	Food Service Managers	$62,100	$72,210	1,300
228	Material Moving Workers, All Other	$62,090	$54,360	40
229	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$61,760	$62,060	460
230	Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$61,690	$63,140	100
231	Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	$61,680	$62,320	1,820
232	First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other	$61,680	$57,080	110
233	Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$61,580	$59,390	1,130
234	Tool and Die Makers	$61,150	$60,510	530
235	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$61,130	$66,980	400
236	Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	$61,010	$62,950	2,350
237	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$60,820	$63,850	3,460
238	First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$60,760	$59,920	160
239	Brickmasons and Blockmasons	$60,670	$57,730	480
240	Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers	$60,600	$62,650	180
241	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$60,570	$64,980	3,690
242	Occupational Therapy Assistants	$60,530	$59,900	260
243	Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$60,470	$63,260	350
244	Chiropractors	$60,430	$72,260	600
245	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$60,340	$63,810	600
246	Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	$60,300	$66,430	1,330
247	Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$60,290	$59,180	1,640
248	Bailiffs	$59,930	$56,790	70
249	Massage Therapists	$59,910	$63,740	250
250	Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	$59,890	$57,220	450
251	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$59,860	$66,710	840
252	Electricians	$59,660	$59,890	6,160
253	Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$59,660	$60,670	2,920
254	Surgical Technologists	$59,630	$60,270	770
255	Exercise Physiologists	$59,540	$56,740	40
256	First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$59,540	$60,750	9,750
257	Recreational Therapists	$59,360	$58,430	140
258	Film and Video Editors	$59,340	$59,370	100
259	Legal Support Workers, All Other	$59,110	$62,930	190
260	Medical Equipment Repairers	$59,110	$63,150	370
261	Mechanical Drafters	$59,030	$61,790	640
262	Millwrights	$59,010	$60,330	260
263	Sheet Metal Workers	$58,660	$62,530	750
264	Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$58,330	$63,320	180
265	Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$58,320	$56,390	700
266	Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$58,320	$58,720	1,720
267	Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$58,290	$56,980	260
268	Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$58,260	$58,890	N/A
269	Correctional Officers and Jailers	$58,240	$58,250	3,010
270	Public Relations Specialists	$58,200	$62,280	1,440
271	Healthcare Social Workers	$58,160	$57,840	780
272	Postal Service Mail Carriers	$58,160	$59,260	2,100
273	Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$58,080	$60,580	1,420
274	Plant and System Operators, All Other	$58,000	$56,330	30
275	Architectural and Civil Drafters	$57,990	$59,060	720
276	Human Resources Specialists	$57,830	$63,040	7,730
277	Physical Therapist Assistants	$57,790	$56,920	920
278	Advertising Sales Agents	$57,640	$81,620	980
279	Insurance Sales Agents	$57,580	$66,200	5,070
280	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$57,580	$56,120	4,880
281	Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	$57,500	$56,000	420
282	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$57,450	$60,060	1,250
283	Cargo and Freight Agents	$57,370	$56,750	540
284	Drafters, All Other	$57,280	$60,890	130
285	Statistical Assistants	$56,830	$54,860	210
286	Postal Service Clerks	$56,740	$55,630	770
287	Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders	$56,580	$61,140	140
288	Computer User Support Specialists	$56,390	$57,360	4,690
289	Fish and Game Wardens	$56,280	$60,050	60
290	First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers	$56,180	$56,040	780
291	Special Education Teachers, All Other	$56,000	$58,500	140
292	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$55,800	$60,700	3,660
293	Athletic Trainers	$55,630	$58,760	260
294	Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$55,560	$55,920	190
295	Clergy	$55,550	$57,340	190
296	Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$55,320	$58,680	24,720
297	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	$55,270	$57,010	3,440
298	Judicial Law Clerks	$55,050	$60,970	80
299	Special Effects Artists and Animators	$55,010	$63,700	N/A
300	Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$54,960	$52,560	90
301	Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$54,890	$50,660	1,190
302	Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators	$54,790	$56,960	750
303	Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$54,690	$59,490	170
304	Glaziers	$54,670	$56,810	320
305	Survey Researchers	$54,670	$53,580	200
306	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	$54,520	$54,640	160
307	Surveyors	$54,460	$59,680	300
308	Set and Exhibit Designers	$53,710	$61,110	30
309	Producers and Directors	$53,620	$65,550	430
310	Paramedics	$53,540	$52,640	480
311	Maintenance Workers, Machinery	$53,200	$53,700	780
312	Audio and Video Technicians	$53,060	$47,860	210
313	Community Health Workers	$52,880	$53,150	290
314	Boilermakers	$52,710	$53,480	80
315	Chemical Technicians	$52,670	$56,830	320
316	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$52,460	$59,470	100
317	Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners	$52,000	$56,350	620
318	Psychiatric Technicians	$52,000	$47,990	1,070
319	Chefs and Head Cooks	$51,940	$61,730	730
320	Tile and Stone Setters	$51,890	$51,900	140
321	Orthotists and Prosthetists	$51,720	$61,960	N/A
322	Medical Appliance Technicians	$51,700	$62,700	N/A
323	Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers	$51,490	$53,610	60
324	Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film	$51,390	$55,050	100
325	Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	$51,220	$58,420	310
326	Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators	$51,140	$54,270	860
327	Fence Erectors	$51,050	$52,470	120
328	Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	$51,050	$60,060	5,680
329	Court, Municipal, and License Clerks	$50,980	$52,150	1,290
330	Interior Designers	$50,980	$55,650	440
331	Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	$50,960	$53,270	3,050
332	Personal Service Managers, All Other	$50,940	$50,770	150
333	Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$50,880	$54,460	3,320
334	Forest and Conservation Technicians	$50,860	$50,650	90
335	Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$50,520	$49,300	670
336	Teachers and Instructors, All Other	$50,500	$54,790	160
337	Health Education Specialists	$50,460	$54,750	330
338	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other	$50,050	$60,720	220
339	Transportation Security Screeners	$50,020	$49,730	220

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Nebraska High-Salary Insights

The $50K+ jobs in Nebraska are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Education fields.

51.8% of all tracked occupations in NE earn a median salary above $50K. The entry point for this group is $50,020/year (Transportation Security Screeners), while the top earner makes $238,430/year.

Nebraska ranks #35 among all 50 states for the number of $50K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $50K a year in Nebraska?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 339 occupations in Nebraska with a median annual salary above $50K. This represents 51.8% 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 $50K+ list in Nebraska?

The entry point for the $50K+ list in Nebraska is $50,020/year (Transportation Security Screeners). Any occupation with a median salary above $50K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $50K+ jobs in Nebraska?

The average median salary among all 339 occupations that pay over $50K in Nebraska is $76,017 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $50K 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 $50K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

Jobs Over $50K 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 $50K 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