Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Omaha
565 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Omaha belongs to Cardiologists, at $598,480 per year. The lowest published median is $28,080.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiologists | $598,480 | 110 | |
| 2 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $534,820 | 130 | |
| 3 | Dermatologists | $393,150 | — | |
| 4 | Anesthesiologists | $343,730 | 180 | |
| 5 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $342,570 | 140 | |
| 6 | Neurologists | $316,840 | 70 | |
| 7 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $306,350 | 200 | |
| 8 | Physicians, All Other | $290,460 | 870 | |
| 9 | Nurse Anesthetists | $271,680 | 230 | |
| 10 | Chief Executives | $228,220 | 1,330 | |
| 11 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | $224,990 | 150 | |
| 12 | Physicians, Pathologists | $214,920 | 80 | |
| 13 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $208,180 | 90 | |
| 14 | Surgeons, All Other | $204,930 | 140 | |
| 15 | Family Medicine Physicians | $200,860 | 410 | |
| 16 | Dentists, General | $187,400 | 440 | |
| 17 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $185,110 | 740 | |
| 18 | Aerospace Engineers | $171,380 | — | |
| 19 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $148,930 | 720 | |
| 20 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $145,500 | 2,970 | |
| 21 | Pharmacists | $141,830 | 1,350 | |
| 22 | Financial Managers | $140,390 | 3,120 | |
| 23 | Nurse Midwives | $138,880 | — | |
| 24 | Database Architects | $136,620 | 490 | |
| 25 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $136,600 | 60 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $28,080 | 120 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,500 | 1,750 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $28,760 | 340 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $29,300 | 550 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,450 | 15,580 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $29,500 | 1,370 |
| Funeral Attendants | $29,510 | 100 |
| Telemarketers | $29,800 | 330 |
| Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | $30,610 | 190 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $31,000 | 300 |
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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