May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in South Nebraska
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area
411 occupations
Across 411 occupations with published wages in South Nebraska, physicians, all other record the highest median at $446,660 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in South Nebraska
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $446,660 | 70 | |
| 2 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $376,690 | 70 | |
| 3 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $313,070 | 80 | |
| 4 | Family Medicine Physicians | $282,600 | 130 | |
| 5 | Nurse Anesthetists | $282,260 | 50 | |
| 6 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $202,550 | 30 | |
| 7 | Chief Executives | $161,100 | 280 | |
| 8 | Financial Managers | $146,130 | 450 | |
| 9 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $138,520 | 190 | |
| 10 | Physician Assistants | $134,440 | 180 | |
| 11 | Nurse Practitioners | $133,400 | 340 | |
| 12 | Training and Development Managers | $133,150 | 40 | |
| 13 | Petroleum Engineers | $130,230 | 30 | |
| 14 | Pharmacists | $128,620 | 410 | |
| 15 | Electrical Engineers | $127,590 | 110 | |
| 16 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $127,040 | 190 | |
| 17 | Human Resources Managers | $117,260 | 110 | |
| 18 | Purchasing Managers | $114,170 | 60 | |
| 19 | Emergency Management Directors | $112,430 | 40 | |
| 20 | Software Developers | $109,990 | 140 | |
| 21 | Optometrists | $109,990 | 50 | |
| 22 | Dentists, General | $108,560 | 110 | |
| 23 | Managers, All Other | $108,320 | 200 | |
| 24 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $107,990 | 620 | |
| 25 | Natural Sciences Managers | $106,330 | 80 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Cashiers | 4,550 | $29,580 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,510 | $28,930 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,790 | $82,900 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,630 | $77,230 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,380 | $31,100 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 3,040 | $48,490 |
| Nursing Assistants | 2,920 | $40,020 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,770 | $35,120 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 2,720 | $43,900 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 2,550 | $33,780 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist Aides | $28,080 | 160 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,080 | 330 |
| Dishwashers | $28,080 | 380 |
| Tour and Travel Guides | $28,080 | 50 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $28,080 | 200 |
| Bartenders | $28,200 | 1,440 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,290 | 320 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $28,310 | 70 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $28,400 | 80 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $28,500 | 2,030 |
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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