Top Paying Jobs in Nebraska
Nebraska has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 95,750 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Cardiologists ($646,300), Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($507,770), Emergency Medicine Physicians ($371,880). The cost of living index is 90.05 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,113/month.
State-level averages. Salaries, rent, and cost of living vary significantly between metros. For more accurate data, select a metro area from the list below or browse all metros.
Highest paying careers in Nebraska
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Physicians, Pathologists | Healthcare | $229K | $110.16/hr |
| 12 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $229K | $109.9/hr |
| 13 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | Healthcare | $225K | $108.17/hr |
| 14 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $221K | $106.42/hr |
| 15 | Chief Executives | Management | $215K | $103.21/hr |
| 16 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | Legal | $208K | $100.09/hr |
| 17 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $180K | $86.42/hr |
| 18 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $176K | $84.61/hr |
| 19 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $141K | $67.8/hr |
| 20 | Financial Managers | Management | $140K | $67.48/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Nebraska
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Metro areas in Nebraska
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