Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Northwest Nebraska
213 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Northwest Nebraska belongs to Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers, at $28,080 per year. The highest is $176,300.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,080 | 90 | |
| 2 | Cooks, Short Order | $28,080 | 70 | |
| 3 | Dishwashers | $28,080 | 80 | |
| 4 | Data Entry Keyers | $28,080 | 80 | |
| 5 | Waiters and Waitresses | $28,400 | 460 | |
| 6 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,510 | 80 | |
| 7 | Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $28,560 | 800 | |
| 8 | Bartenders | $28,610 | 340 | |
| 9 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,760 | 1,280 | |
| 10 | Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | $29,300 | 130 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $176,300 | 40 |
| Chief Executives | $163,640 | 60 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $135,200 | 90 |
| Pharmacists | $132,490 | 110 |
| Financial Managers | $130,410 | 130 |
| Physician Assistants | $128,700 | 40 |
| Facilities Managers | $119,030 | 40 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $117,300 | 50 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $105,190 | 180 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $104,870 | 130 |
| Veterinarians | $103,060 | 50 |
| Physical Therapists | $101,780 | 70 |
| Construction Managers | $99,530 | 110 |
| Software Developers | $99,050 | 40 |
| Managers, All Other | $99,000 | 50 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $97,750 | 60 |
| Sales Managers | $97,250 | 60 |
| Civil Engineers | $95,090 | 70 |
| Project Management Specialists | $94,600 | 30 |
| Occupational Therapists | $94,190 | 50 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $91,040 | 50 |
| Dental Hygienists | $89,710 | 60 |
| Lawyers | $88,810 | 70 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $88,290 | 190 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $87,930 | 30 |
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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