SOC 11-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chief Executives — Nebraska
Nebraska · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Chief Executives in Nebraska is $214,680 per year, close to the national median of $213,990 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Chief Executives in Nebraska is $214,680 per year, close to the national median of $213,990 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $107,200 at the tenth percentile to more than $515,360 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $150,160 to $335,760.
The area has 2,510 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.5 of every thousand jobs. Among the 46 states with published data for this occupation, Nebraska ranks 18th by median wage. Omaha leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $228,220. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 16th of 662 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $107,200 | −49.9% |
| 25th | $150,160 | −29.8% |
| Median (50th) | $214,680 | +0.3% |
| 75th | $335,760 | +56.9% |
| 90th | $515,360 | +140.8% |
| Mean | $264,120 | +23.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Nebraska
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omaha | $228,220 | 1,330 | |
| 2 | Lincoln | $217,780 | 460 | |
| 3 | Grand Island | $173,690 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nebraska run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $214,680 goes as far as $238,269 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$214,680as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$238,269US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $214,680 a year, 0.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $107,200 to $515,360 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,510 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 18th of 46 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Omaha, at $228,220.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chief Executives in Nebraska?
The median annual wage is $214,680, or $103.21 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $213,990, so pay in Nebraska is 0.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Nebraska earns more than $515,360 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $107,200 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Omaha, at $228,220 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,510 jobs in this occupation in Nebraska. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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