SOC 29-1215 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Family Medicine Physicians — Northeast Nebraska
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area · 3 metro areas compared
In Northeast Nebraska, NE the median wage for Family Medicine Physicians reaches $336,380 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Northeast Nebraska, NE the median wage for Family Medicine Physicians reaches $336,380 a year. That is 37.8% more than the national median of $244,180. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $238,660 and $579,540. The lowest tenth earn under $141,020, while the highest tenth earn more than $742,260.
Employment stands at 90, or 1.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Lincoln leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $209,990. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 1st of 321 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $141,020 | −42.2% |
| 25th | $238,660 | −2.3% |
| Median (50th) | $336,380 | +37.8% |
| 75th | $579,540 | +137.3% |
| 90th | $742,260 | +204.0% |
| Mean | $410,430 | +68.1% |
Other metro areas in Nebraska
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln | $209,990 | 180 | |
| 2 | Omaha | $200,860 | 410 | |
| 3 | Grand Island | $177,730 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northeast Nebraska run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $336,380 goes as far as $373,341 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 52.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$336,380as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$373,341US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $336,380 a year, 37.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $141,020 to $742,260 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lincoln, at $209,990.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Family Medicine Physicians in Northeast Nebraska, NE?
The median annual wage is $336,380, or $161.72 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 $244,180, so pay in Northeast Nebraska, NE is 37.8% 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 Northeast Nebraska, NE earns more than $742,260 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $141,020 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 Lincoln, at $209,990 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Northeast Nebraska, NE. 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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