Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in South Nebraska
411 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in South Nebraska belongs to Physical Therapist Aides, at $28,080 per year. The highest is $446,660.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physical Therapist Aides | $28,080 | 160 | |
| 2 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,080 | 330 | |
| 3 | Dishwashers | $28,080 | 380 | |
| 4 | Tour and Travel Guides | $28,080 | 50 | |
| 5 | Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $28,080 | 200 | |
| 6 | Bartenders | $28,200 | 1,440 | |
| 7 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,290 | 320 | |
| 8 | Library Assistants, Clerical | $28,310 | 70 | |
| 9 | Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $28,400 | 80 | |
| 10 | Waiters and Waitresses | $28,500 | 2,030 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $446,660 | 70 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $376,690 | 70 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $313,070 | 80 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $282,600 | 130 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $282,260 | 50 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $202,550 | 30 |
| Chief Executives | $161,100 | 280 |
| Financial Managers | $146,130 | 450 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $138,520 | 190 |
| Physician Assistants | $134,440 | 180 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $133,400 | 340 |
| Training and Development Managers | $133,150 | 40 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $130,230 | 30 |
| Pharmacists | $128,620 | 410 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,590 | 110 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $127,040 | 190 |
| Human Resources Managers | $117,260 | 110 |
| Purchasing Managers | $114,170 | 60 |
| Emergency Management Directors | $112,430 | 40 |
| Software Developers | $109,990 | 140 |
| Optometrists | $109,990 | 50 |
| Dentists, General | $108,560 | 110 |
| Managers, All Other | $108,320 | 200 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $107,990 | 620 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $106,330 | 80 |
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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