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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Population
Highest paying careers in Lincoln
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Chemists | Science | $83K | $39.87/hr |
| 82 | Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $82K | N/A |
| 83 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $82K | $39.45/hr |
| 84 | Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | Education | $82K | N/A |
| 85 | Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | Education | $82K | $39.33/hr |
| 86 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | Transportation | $82K | $39.32/hr |
| 87 | Web Developers | Technology | $82K | $39.25/hr |
| 88 | Respiratory Therapists | Healthcare | $82K | $39.22/hr |
| 89 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $82K | $39.18/hr |
| 90 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $81K | $39.05/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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