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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Database Administrators | Technology | $89K | $42.96/hr |
| 72 | Data Scientists | Technology | $88K | $42.25/hr |
| 73 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $88K | $42.08/hr |
| 74 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $88K | $42.07/hr |
| 75 | Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | Repair & Maintenance | $87K | $41.73/hr |
| 76 | First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | Public Safety | $87K | $41.6/hr |
| 77 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $85K | $40.99/hr |
| 78 | Chiropractors | Healthcare | $85K | $40.97/hr |
| 79 | Labor Relations Specialists | Business & Finance | $84K | $40.15/hr |
| 80 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $83K | $40.02/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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