SOC 11-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
General and Operations Managers — Northwest Nebraska
Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area · 3 metro areas compared
At $77,340, this is one of the lower medians recorded for General and Operations Managers, 26.9% beneath the national figure of $105,770.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $77,340, this is one of the lower medians recorded for General and Operations Managers, 26.9% beneath the national figure of $105,770. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $57,340 and $111,760. The lowest tenth earn under $44,700, while the highest tenth earn more than $163,820.
The area has 1,020 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.16 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Lincoln leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $92,780. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 32nd of 213 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,700 | −57.7% |
| 25th | $57,340 | −45.8% |
| Median (50th) | $77,340 | −26.9% |
| 75th | $111,760 | +5.7% |
| 90th | $163,820 | +54.9% |
| Mean | $91,420 | −13.6% |
Other metro areas in Nebraska
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln | $92,780 | 3,680 | |
| 2 | Omaha | $90,620 | 11,430 | |
| 3 | Grand Island | $79,520 | 870 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northwest Nebraska run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $77,340 goes as far as $85,838 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 18.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$77,340as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$85,838US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $77,340 a year, 26.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,700 to $163,820 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,020 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lincoln, at $92,780.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for General and Operations Managers in Northwest Nebraska, NE?
The median annual wage is $77,340, or $37.18 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 $105,770, so pay in Northwest Nebraska, NE is 26.9% lower. 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 Northwest Nebraska, NE earns more than $163,820 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,700 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 $92,780 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,020 jobs in this occupation in Northwest 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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