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SOC 11-3121 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS

Human Resources ManagersNortheast Nebraska

Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area · 2 metro areas compared

$114,730 /year
$55.16per hour
90jobs in area
23.1%vs US median

In Northeast Nebraska, NE the median wage is $114,730.

Wage distribution · annual

Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners

US MEDIAN $149,28010TH$75,08025TH$96,140MEDIAN$114,73075TH$139,58090TH$176,490

Salary overview

In Northeast Nebraska, NE the median wage is $114,730. That is 23.1% lower than the national median of $149,280. Pay ranges from under $75,080 at the tenth percentile to more than $176,490 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $96,140 to $139,580.

The area has 90 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.68 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Omaha records the highest median at $132,020. Of the 321 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 15th.

Percentile breakdown

Annual wages by percentile · Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area · May 2025
PercentileAnnualvs US median
10th$75,080−49.7%
25th$96,140−35.6%
Median (50th)$114,730−23.1%
75th$139,580−6.5%
90th$176,490+18.2%
Mean$122,600−17.9%

Other metro areas in Nebraska

Median annual wage for Human Resources Managers, by metro area
#Metro areaMedianJobsRelative
1Omaha$132,0201,020
2Lincoln$123,830300

What the pay is worth locally

Prices in Northeast Nebraska run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $114,730 goes as far as $127,336 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.7% below the national median in real terms.

Published median

$114,730as reported by BLS

Local price level

90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024

Adjusted for local prices

$127,336US average = 100 · BEA 2024

Key takeaways

  • Median pay is $114,730 a year, 23.1% below the national median.
  • Published pay spans $75,080 to $176,490 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
  • The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
  • The highest-paying metro area covered is Omaha, at $132,020.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median wage for Human Resources Managers in Northeast Nebraska, NE?

The median annual wage is $114,730, or $55.16 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 $149,280, so pay in Northeast Nebraska, NE is 23.1% 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 Northeast Nebraska, NE earns more than $176,490 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.

What is the starting range?

The tenth percentile wage is $75,080 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 $132,020 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.