Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Nebraska
662 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Nebraska belongs to Cardiologists, at $646,300 per year. The lowest published median is $28,080.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiologists | $646,300 | 170 | |
| 2 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $507,770 | 200 | |
| 3 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $371,880 | 390 | |
| 4 | Dermatologists | $359,580 | — | |
| 5 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $342,570 | 180 | |
| 6 | Surgeons, All Other | $341,410 | 180 | |
| 7 | Anesthesiologists | $334,210 | 260 | |
| 8 | Physicians, All Other | $290,470 | 1,170 | |
| 9 | Neurologists | $269,270 | 80 | |
| 10 | Nurse Anesthetists | $246,730 | 430 | |
| 11 | Orthodontists | $239,200 | — | |
| 12 | Physicians, Pathologists | $229,140 | 90 | |
| 13 | Family Medicine Physicians | $228,590 | 830 | |
| 14 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | $224,990 | — | |
| 15 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $221,360 | 900 | |
| 16 | Chief Executives | $214,680 | 2,510 | |
| 17 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $208,180 | 160 | |
| 18 | Dentists, General | $179,750 | 790 | |
| 19 | Pediatricians, General | $175,990 | 290 | |
| 20 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $141,020 | 1,510 | |
| 21 | Financial Managers | $140,360 | 5,630 | |
| 22 | Pharmacists | $139,330 | 2,450 | |
| 23 | Nurse Midwives | $138,880 | — | |
| 24 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $135,780 | 5,070 | |
| 25 | Aerospace Engineers | $135,670 | 130 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist Aides | $28,080 | 670 |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | $28,080 | 40 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $28,080 | 310 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $28,260 | 510 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,450 | 2,830 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,000 | 30,060 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $29,100 | 1,250 |
| Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | $29,670 | 360 |
| Dishwashers | $29,740 | 2,170 |
| Upholsterers | $29,960 | 110 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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