Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Northeast Nebraska
321 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Northeast Nebraska belongs to Family Medicine Physicians, at $336,380 per year. The lowest published median is $28,080.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | $336,380 | 90 | |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $285,950 | 40 | |
| 3 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 40 | |
| 4 | Chief Executives | $163,570 | 170 | |
| 5 | Dentists, General | $149,450 | 50 | |
| 6 | Physician Assistants | $135,620 | 100 | |
| 7 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $135,460 | 110 | |
| 8 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $132,400 | 140 | |
| 9 | Pharmacists | $132,360 | 210 | |
| 10 | Nurse Practitioners | $131,460 | 190 | |
| 11 | Financial Managers | $126,080 | 340 | |
| 12 | Optometrists | $125,050 | 40 | |
| 13 | Electrical Engineers | $122,850 | 80 | |
| 14 | Sales Managers | $122,510 | 160 | |
| 15 | Human Resources Managers | $114,730 | 90 | |
| 16 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $108,060 | 340 | |
| 17 | Computer Systems Analysts | $107,180 | 60 | |
| 18 | Purchasing Managers | $106,600 | 40 | |
| 19 | Industrial Production Managers | $106,520 | 360 | |
| 20 | Facilities Managers | $104,010 | 120 | |
| 21 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $103,340 | 260 | |
| 22 | Veterinarians | $102,950 | 90 | |
| 23 | Administrative Services Managers | $102,450 | 120 | |
| 24 | Marketing Managers | $101,320 | 50 | |
| 25 | Software Developers | $99,930 | 80 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bartenders | $28,080 | 650 |
| Dishwashers | $28,080 | 160 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,080 | 160 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $28,080 | 140 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $28,080 | 60 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,580 | 120 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $28,610 | 860 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,630 | 100 |
| Pharmacy Aides | $28,990 | 80 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,080 | 2,660 |
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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