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.
$113K
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $96K | $45.94/hr |
| 62 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $95K | $45.72/hr |
| 63 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $94K | $45.26/hr |
| 64 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Public Safety | $94K | $45.04/hr |
| 65 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $93K | $44.61/hr |
| 66 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $93K | $44.57/hr |
| 67 | Computer Programmers | Technology | $93K | $44.48/hr |
| 68 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $92K | $44.16/hr |
| 69 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $92K | $44.11/hr |
| 70 | Statisticians | Technology | $92K | $44.02/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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