May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Grand Island
Grand Island, NE
189 occupations
Across 189 occupations with published wages in Grand Island, family medicine physicians record the highest median at $177,730 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Grand Island
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,250 | $29,150 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,070 | $30,830 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 970 | $60,810 |
| General and Operations Managers | 870 | $79,520 |
| Cashiers | 860 | $30,050 |
| Registered Nurses | 830 | $82,590 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 670 | $34,650 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 660 | $44,370 |
| Nursing Assistants | 590 | $38,880 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 570 | $29,840 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $28,080 | 440 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,080 | 60 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $28,320 | 50 |
| Bartenders | $28,910 | 260 |
| Animal Caretakers | $28,990 | 40 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,150 | 1,250 |
| Self-Enrichment Teachers | $29,400 | 90 |
| Dishwashers | $29,690 | 80 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $29,840 | 570 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $29,970 | 90 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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