May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Northeast Nebraska
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area
321 occupations
Across 321 occupations with published wages in Northeast Nebraska, family medicine physicians record the highest median at $336,380 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Northeast Nebraska
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | $336,380 | 90 | |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $285,950 | 40 | |
| 3 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 40 | |
| 4 | Chief Executives | $163,570 | 170 | |
| 5 | Dentists, General | $149,450 | 50 | |
| 6 | Physician Assistants | $135,620 | 100 | |
| 7 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $135,460 | 110 | |
| 8 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $132,400 | 140 | |
| 9 | Pharmacists | $132,360 | 210 | |
| 10 | Nurse Practitioners | $131,460 | 190 | |
| 11 | Financial Managers | $126,080 | 340 | |
| 12 | Optometrists | $125,050 | 40 | |
| 13 | Electrical Engineers | $122,850 | 80 | |
| 14 | Sales Managers | $122,510 | 160 | |
| 15 | Human Resources Managers | $114,730 | 90 | |
| 16 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $108,060 | 340 | |
| 17 | Computer Systems Analysts | $107,180 | 60 | |
| 18 | Purchasing Managers | $106,600 | 40 | |
| 19 | Industrial Production Managers | $106,520 | 360 | |
| 20 | Facilities Managers | $104,010 | 120 | |
| 21 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $103,340 | 260 | |
| 22 | Veterinarians | $102,950 | 90 | |
| 23 | Administrative Services Managers | $102,450 | 120 | |
| 24 | Marketing Managers | $101,320 | 50 | |
| 25 | Software Developers | $99,930 | 80 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Cashiers | 2,680 | $29,540 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,660 | $29,080 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,190 | $78,420 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2,110 | $53,140 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,020 | $80,640 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,940 | $31,240 |
| Nursing Assistants | 1,920 | $40,660 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 1,860 | $35,070 |
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | 1,620 | $47,330 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,610 | $44,420 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bartenders | $28,080 | 650 |
| Dishwashers | $28,080 | 160 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,080 | 160 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $28,080 | 140 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $28,080 | 60 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,580 | 120 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $28,610 | 860 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,630 | 100 |
| Pharmacy Aides | $28,990 | 80 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,080 | 2,660 |
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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