Nebraska salaries by occupation
The median worker in Nebraska earned $47,990 a year in 2024, about $23.07 an hour, 3.1% below the national median of $49,500. The state reports wages for 534 occupations.
Median pay $47,990 $23.07 per hour
Vs national median -3.1% U.S. $49,500
Workers 1,016,070 wage and salary
Occupations reported 534 with at least 100 employed
What Nebraska is unusually full of
Location quotient measures how concentrated an occupation is here against the country as a whole. A value of 3 means the state employs three times the national share of those workers. It describes a labour market far better than a list of the biggest employers, which in every state is dominated by retail and food service.
| Occupation | Concentration | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | 11.55× | 5,140 | $48,080 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | 8.24× | 7,660 | $47,900 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | 7× | 770 | $67,150 |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | 6.33× | 1,540 | $51,060 |
| Conveyor Operators and Tenders | 5.99× | 1,030 | $39,650 |
| Agricultural Technicians | 5.29× | 500 | $42,420 |
| Agricultural Equipment Operators | 5.23× | 1,070 | $45,690 |
| Rail Car Repairers | 5.1× | 610 | $66,440 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | 4.31× | 1,210 | $77,330 |
| New Accounts Clerks | 3.48× | 870 | $46,750 |
Metro areas in Nebraska
Pay varies more between cities than between states, and a statewide median averages over that. These are the 4 Nebraska metropolitan areas the survey covers.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Workers | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | $48,860 | $23.49 | 180,880 | #107 |
| Omaha | $48,720 | $23.42 | 491,140 | #110 |
| Grand Island | $48,660 | $23.40 | 39,520 | #111 |
| Sioux City | $45,930 | $22.08 | 75,270 | #225 |
Highest paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Hourly | Employed | Rank of states |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $231,020 | $111.07 | 290 | #4 of 25 |
| Chief Executives | $206,080 | $99.08 | 2,790 | #8 of 33 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $196,390 | $94.42 | 160 | #5 of 31 |
| Pediatricians, General | $186,680 | $89.75 | 410 | #29 of 37 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $178,620 | $85.88 | 740 | #10 of 15 |
| Dentists, General | $168,110 | $80.82 | 740 | #26 of 46 |
| Financial Managers | $134,410 | $64.62 | 5,480 | #29 of 51 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $134,170 | n/a | 660 | #2 of 49 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $134,090 | $64.47 | 1,450 | #47 of 49 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $133,950 | $64.40 | 4,630 | #40 of 49 |
| Pharmacists | $133,340 | $64.11 | 2,290 | #42 of 51 |
| Database Architects | $132,320 | $63.62 | 590 | #20 of 41 |
Where most people work
| Occupation | Employed | Median | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 28,360 | $29,420 | $14.14 |
| Registered Nurses | 24,180 | $81,020 | $38.95 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 24,160 | $57,940 | $27.86 |
| General and Operations Managers | 23,050 | $82,570 | $39.70 |
| Retail Salespersons | 22,820 | $30,350 | $14.59 |
| Cashiers | 20,410 | $29,420 | $14.14 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 18,800 | $36,200 | $17.40 |
| Nursing Assistants | 16,490 | $38,620 | $18.57 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 15,950 | $40,640 | $19.54 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 15,930 | $40,790 | $19.61 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024 state estimates. Wage and salary workers only, excluding the self-employed.
Every occupation reported in Nebraska
Grouped by field. Each links to a comparison of that job across all states.
Production 58
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers $113,560
- Power Plant Operators $98,760
- Gas Plant Operators $82,290
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,890
- Tool and Die Makers $64,810
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $63,680
- Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $58,560
- Machinists $58,060
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $57,640
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $57,640
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $53,290
- Production Workers, All Other $52,810
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $52,620
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $50,750
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,550
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,430
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $50,130
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders $50,020
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $49,510
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders $49,300
- Dental Laboratory Technicians $49,170
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers $48,980
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers $48,080
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $47,940
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $47,900
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,680
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $47,640
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $47,590
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,250
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,900
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,820
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,780
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,770
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,730
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,660
- Plant and System Operators, All Other $46,340
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,450
- Food Processing Workers, All Other $44,980
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,820
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,760
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,250
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,230
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $43,800
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $42,400
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders $41,430
- Printing Press Operators $40,970
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,200
- Helpers--Production Workers $39,170
- Food Batchmakers $38,810
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders $38,260
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $38,180
- Butchers and Meat Cutters $36,680
- Sewing Machine Operators $36,370
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers $35,800
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $33,950
- Bakers $33,740
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials $31,970
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers $29,310
Office and administrative support 46
- Meter Readers, Utilities $84,730
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $64,110
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $60,730
- Postal Service Clerks $58,510
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $58,510
- Postal Service Mail Carriers $58,390
- Cargo and Freight Agents $58,160
- Statistical Assistants $57,890
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $55,190
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $52,660
- Brokerage Clerks $51,370
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $50,850
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $49,150
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other $49,060
- Public Safety Telecommunicators $48,660
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $47,770
- Procurement Clerks $47,510
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $47,510
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks $47,270
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks $47,120
- New Accounts Clerks $46,750
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $46,200
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,140
- Word Processors and Typists $45,720
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $45,520
- Billing and Posting Clerks $45,000
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $44,780
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,600
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $44,530
- Bill and Account Collectors $42,640
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $42,120
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $41,430
- Customer Service Representatives $40,790
- Order Clerks $40,060
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $39,150
- File Clerks $38,700
- Tellers $37,480
- Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,890
- Office Clerks, General $36,890
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $36,880
- Data Entry Keyers $36,330
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $35,490
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $30,570
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $30,280
- Couriers and Messengers $29,570
- Library Assistants, Clerical $26,960
Education and library 45
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $134,170
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $105,560
- Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $103,260
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $86,890
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary $85,110
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $84,110
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $81,380
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $80,130
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $79,660
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $79,120
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $78,950
- History Teachers, Postsecondary $78,820
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $76,370
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary $75,130
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $72,160
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $67,380
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $67,180
- Farm and Home Management Educators $66,270
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other $65,090
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary $64,710
- Instructional Coordinators $64,310
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School $63,020
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $62,610
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,470
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $62,320
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $61,990
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,900
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School $61,810
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,700
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,140
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $60,940
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $60,570
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $60,310
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other $53,240
- Curators $52,870
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $50,270
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $48,180
- Special Education Teachers, All Other $47,880
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $47,200
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $43,620
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $42,030
- Tutors $39,800
- Library Technicians $37,310
- Self-Enrichment Teachers $36,530
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,840
Healthcare practitioners 42
- Nurse Anesthetists $231,020
- Pediatricians, General $186,680
- General Internal Medicine Physicians $178,620
- Dentists, General $168,110
- Pharmacists $133,340
- Physician Assistants $128,240
- Nurse Practitioners $127,930
- Optometrists $116,850
- Physical Therapists $96,540
- Occupational Therapists $87,010
- Radiation Therapists $86,840
- Dental Hygienists $84,400
- Veterinarians $83,710
- Speech-Language Pathologists $81,710
- Registered Nurses $81,020
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $79,410
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $79,250
- Respiratory Therapists $78,880
- Chiropractors $69,420
- Dietitians and Nutritionists $68,560
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $68,520
- Surgical Technologists $62,670
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,430
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,740
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $60,670
- Athletic Trainers $57,430
- Recreational Therapists $55,910
- Paramedics $54,170
- Orthotists and Prosthetists $51,920
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $51,350
- Hearing Aid Specialists $50,030
- Surgical Assistants $49,850
- Psychiatric Technicians $48,740
- Medical Records Specialists $48,420
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $48,020
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $44,600
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $44,480
- Pharmacy Technicians $41,400
- Emergency Medical Technicians $39,370
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $39,180
- Opticians, Dispensing $38,850
- Dietetic Technicians $36,780
Management 33
- Chief Executives $206,080
- Financial Managers $134,410
- Architectural and Engineering Managers $134,090
- Computer and Information Systems Managers $133,950
- Human Resources Managers $124,990
- Sales Managers $124,440
- Purchasing Managers $121,290
- Managers, All Other $114,050
- Natural Sciences Managers $113,730
- Compensation and Benefits Managers $109,950
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $109,020
- Marketing Managers $108,200
- Medical and Health Services Managers $103,610
- Industrial Production Managers $102,670
- Training and Development Managers $102,120
- Administrative Services Managers $101,970
- Public Relations Managers $101,600
- Facilities Managers $99,320
- Construction Managers $96,760
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $96,310
- Advertising and Promotions Managers $93,490
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $89,710
- Emergency Management Directors $86,580
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary $86,440
- General and Operations Managers $82,570
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers $76,200
- Social and Community Service Managers $68,940
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $66,990
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $61,910
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $61,590
- Food Service Managers $60,600
- Lodging Managers $49,360
- Legislators $32,620
Installation, maintenance and repair 31
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $88,910
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $86,290
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment $84,730
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $76,030
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $70,980
- Rail Car Repairers $66,440
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $63,910
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,130
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $62,990
- Millwrights $62,080
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $59,690
- Riggers $59,530
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $59,390
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery $58,800
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $58,050
- Medical Equipment Repairers $56,250
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $54,450
- Mechanical Door Repairers $51,080
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $51,060
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers $50,090
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $49,280
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,150
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,810
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $48,250
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians $47,950
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $44,820
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $44,240
- Home Appliance Repairers $43,680
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $37,540
- Tire Repairers and Changers $36,420
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $33,890
Business and financial 29
- Financial Risk Specialists $86,290
- Budget Analysts $83,010
- Financial and Investment Analysts $82,700
- Management Analysts $82,440
- Labor Relations Specialists $81,360
- Credit Analysts $81,160
- Project Management Specialists $78,790
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other $78,590
- Financial Examiners $78,110
- Loan Officers $75,730
- Insurance Underwriters $75,280
- Fundraisers $74,270
- Personal Financial Advisors $74,040
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $73,550
- Accountants and Auditors $69,980
- Cost Estimators $69,110
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents $68,330
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $68,020
- Financial Specialists, All Other $66,580
- Compliance Officers $65,960
- Training and Development Specialists $64,520
- Property Appraisers and Assessors $63,370
- Logisticians $63,040
- Human Resources Specialists $59,330
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $56,550
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $55,630
- Credit Counselors $50,890
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $50,460
- Tax Preparers $49,020
Construction and extraction 27
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,740
- Construction and Building Inspectors $70,730
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,880
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers $62,000
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $60,790
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons $60,060
- Electricians $60,020
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical $59,300
- Sheet Metal Workers $58,560
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $57,240
- Glaziers $57,210
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $50,020
- Pipelayers $49,600
- Carpenters $49,590
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas $49,460
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $48,900
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $48,470
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $48,180
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $48,070
- Highway Maintenance Workers $47,080
- Construction Laborers $46,750
- Roofers $45,970
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters $45,870
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance $45,020
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall $44,560
- Helpers--Carpenters $38,350
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles $31,340
Transport and material moving 25
- Commercial Pilots $100,150
- Locomotive Engineers $84,870
- Transportation Inspectors $82,720
- Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters $77,330
- Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers $70,450
- Crane and Tower Operators $66,800
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,680
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,940
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $47,490
- Bus Drivers, School $47,320
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,120
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $43,160
- Light Truck Drivers $42,940
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,640
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders $39,650
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers $38,250
- Packers and Packagers, Hand $37,930
- Aircraft Service Attendants $36,960
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $36,640
- Stockers and Order Fillers $36,200
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $34,560
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $33,280
- Driver/Sales Workers $32,390
- Parking Attendants $32,370
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $30,740
Architecture and engineering 23
- Chemical Engineers $105,560
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $104,010
- Electrical Engineers $103,720
- Civil Engineers $99,360
- Industrial Engineers $95,150
- Environmental Engineers $91,100
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $86,390
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $85,600
- Materials Engineers $84,540
- Mechanical Engineers $82,510
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $77,900
- Engineers, All Other $76,910
- Surveyors $66,020
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,700
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $63,630
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $61,690
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters $60,990
- Landscape Architects $60,320
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $60,310
- Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,240
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians $59,520
- Mechanical Drafters $52,620
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians $47,940
Life, physical and social science 21
- School Psychologists $79,690
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,170
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $76,030
- Biological Scientists, All Other $75,670
- Conservation Scientists $74,960
- Chemists $67,880
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $67,720
- Food Scientists and Technologists $67,310
- Soil and Plant Scientists $67,150
- Urban and Regional Planners $65,070
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $63,720
- Forensic Science Technicians $63,390
- Survey Researchers $61,960
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $61,260
- Chemical Technicians $59,180
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $55,080
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $52,000
- Social Science Research Assistants $51,860
- Biological Technicians $47,210
- Food Science Technicians $46,450
- Agricultural Technicians $42,420
Arts, design, entertainment and media 21
- Art Directors $75,010
- Technical Writers $65,480
- Writers and Authors $64,150
- Interior Designers $58,300
- Film and Video Editors $57,810
- Public Relations Specialists $56,430
- Producers and Directors $53,220
- Special Effects Artists and Animators $52,660
- Graphic Designers $52,420
- Coaches and Scouts $49,480
- Interpreters and Translators $49,070
- Audio and Video Technicians $48,470
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $42,840
- Editors $40,100
- Broadcast Technicians $39,140
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $39,070
- Photographers $39,020
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $38,960
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,870
- Floral Designers $30,550
- Musicians and Singers not reported
Sales 19
- Sales Engineers $80,790
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $80,410
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $78,790
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $78,250
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $61,800
- Advertising Sales Agents $60,570
- Insurance Sales Agents $58,480
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $57,850
- Real Estate Sales Agents $48,550
- Travel Agents $48,010
- Real Estate Brokers $47,170
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $44,680
- Parts Salespersons $44,280
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other $40,980
- Counter and Rental Clerks $35,550
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters $34,140
- Retail Salespersons $30,350
- Telemarketers $29,620
- Cashiers $29,420
Computing and mathematics 18
- Database Architects $132,320
- Software Developers $116,420
- Computer Network Architects $109,590
- Actuaries $100,270
- Operations Research Analysts $96,990
- Data Scientists $96,470
- Information Security Analysts $95,470
- Computer Programmers $93,620
- Database Administrators $92,470
- Computer Systems Analysts $92,090
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $90,330
- Computer Occupations, All Other $87,920
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators $85,710
- Statisticians $82,770
- Web Developers $74,320
- Computer Network Support Specialists $63,500
- Web and Digital Interface Designers $62,700
- Computer User Support Specialists $57,920
Personal care and service 18
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $65,310
- Skincare Specialists $52,010
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $45,670
- Residential Advisors $41,440
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $39,910
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $39,190
- Concierges $38,170
- Manicurists and Pedicurists $36,560
- Funeral Attendants $31,510
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $30,540
- Tour and Travel Guides $30,200
- Recreation Workers $30,110
- Animal Caretakers $29,970
- Childcare Workers $28,860
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $28,800
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $27,060
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants $25,610
- Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners $25,580
Healthcare support 15
- Occupational Therapy Assistants $60,900
- Physical Therapist Assistants $60,430
- Massage Therapists $55,080
- Dental Assistants $46,660
- Medical Assistants $46,080
- Medical Transcriptionists $41,540
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $40,550
- Medical Equipment Preparers $40,230
- Nursing Assistants $38,620
- Orderlies $37,030
- Phlebotomists $36,750
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,210
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,330
- Pharmacy Aides $30,900
- Physical Therapist Aides $26,540
Protective service 15
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $107,360
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators $99,090
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $82,370
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $79,610
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other $73,240
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $72,160
- Correctional Officers and Jailers $62,680
- Firefighters $61,760
- Transportation Security Screeners $59,950
- Fish and Game Wardens $57,370
- Private Detectives and Investigators $52,160
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $47,430
- Security Guards $38,940
- School Bus Monitors $33,520
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $27,550
Food preparation and serving 15
- Chefs and Head Cooks $58,390
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,170
- Cooks, Restaurant $36,800
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,630
- Waiters and Waitresses $34,000
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $33,820
- Food Preparation Workers $32,420
- Cooks, Short Order $31,200
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $30,930
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $29,690
- Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,420
- Bartenders $29,400
- Cooks, Fast Food $29,210
- Dishwashers $28,660
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $27,320
Community and social service 13
- Social Workers, All Other $67,590
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $66,650
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $64,410
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $61,510
- Healthcare Social Workers $60,300
- Clergy $53,550
- Health Education Specialists $52,260
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $52,130
- Community Health Workers $51,900
- Rehabilitation Counselors $49,250
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers $47,400
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $45,120
- Social and Human Service Assistants $37,990
Building and grounds maintenance 8
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $52,920
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $48,760
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $44,090
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $37,890
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners $37,220
- Pest Control Workers $37,090
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,820
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $31,440
Legal 6
Farming, fishing and forestry 6
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $58,510
- Agricultural Inspectors $48,140
- Agricultural Equipment Operators $45,690
- Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $45,000
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $43,980
- Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $37,440
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Nebraska?
The median across all occupations is $47,990 a year, or $23.07 an hour, covering 1,016,070 wage and salary workers. Median rather than mean, because a handful of very high earners pull an average upward and describe nobody.
Which jobs pay the most in Nebraska?
Nurse Anesthetists ($231,020), Chief Executives ($206,080), Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates ($196,390) lead the table. Medical specialities dominate the top of almost every state list, which says more about how the occupation is classified than about local conditions.
What does Nebraska employ the most people in?
Fast Food and Counter Workers, with 28,360 employed at a median of $29,420. The largest occupations in any state are usually retail, food service, transport and administrative roles.
Does a higher salary here mean more money in practice?
Not necessarily. Wages and living costs move together. Nebraska electricity averages 13.59¢ per kilowatt-hour against a national 16.44¢ in Texas as one comparison, and housing costs vary far more than that. Read a salary figure alongside what it costs to live where it is earned.