Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Lincoln
446 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Lincoln belongs to Physical Therapist Aides, at $28,080 per year. The highest is $369,980.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physical Therapist Aides | $28,080 | 140 | |
| 2 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $28,080 | 120 | |
| 3 | Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $28,080 | 30 | |
| 4 | Library Assistants, Clerical | $28,080 | 60 | |
| 5 | Parking Attendants | $28,080 | 110 | |
| 6 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,150 | 550 | |
| 7 | Funeral Attendants | $28,420 | 40 | |
| 8 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,510 | 5,950 | |
| 9 | Telemarketers | $29,010 | 80 | |
| 10 | Cooks, Fast Food | $29,430 | 760 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $369,980 | 30 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $365,830 | 40 |
| Physicians, All Other | $326,620 | 170 |
| Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | — |
| Cardiologists | $239,200 | 30 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | — |
| Chief Executives | $217,780 | 460 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $216,030 | — |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $209,990 | 180 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $208,180 | 40 |
| Dentists, General | $204,530 | 160 |
| Pharmacists | $149,590 | 370 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $139,670 | 370 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $131,180 | 90 |
| Financial Managers | $131,150 | 1,010 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $130,340 | 1,110 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $128,750 | 50 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $128,640 | 210 |
| Physician Assistants | $128,050 | 290 |
| Optometrists | $126,510 | 70 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $124,440 | 320 |
| Human Resources Managers | $123,830 | 300 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $122,670 | 160 |
| Sales Managers | $120,430 | 560 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $120,000 | 150 |
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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