Top Paying Jobs in Lincoln, NE
Lincoln, NE has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 36,210 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include General Internal Medicine Physicians ($369,980), Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($365,830), Physicians, All Other ($326,620). The cost of living index is 91.58 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,141/month.
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Avg. median salary
91.58
Cost of living index
$1,141
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Lincoln
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $370K | $177.88/hr |
| 2 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | Healthcare | $366K | $175.88/hr |
| 3 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $327K | $157.03/hr |
| 4 | Chief Executives | Management | $218K | $104.7/hr |
| 5 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $216K | $103.86/hr |
| 6 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $210K | $100.96/hr |
| 7 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | Legal | $208K | $100.09/hr |
| 8 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $205K | $98.33/hr |
| 9 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $150K | $71.92/hr |
| 10 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $140K | $67.15/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Lincoln
Cost of living vs. national average-8.4% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,141/mo
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