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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $139K | $66.99/hr |
| 22 | Nurse Midwives | Healthcare | $139K | $66.77/hr |
| 23 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $136K | $65.28/hr |
| 24 | Aerospace Engineers | Engineering | $136K | $65.23/hr |
| 25 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $135K | $64.99/hr |
| 26 | Computer Hardware Engineers | Engineering | $135K | $64.88/hr |
| 27 | Database Architects | Technology | $134K | $64.58/hr |
| 28 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $133K | $63.96/hr |
| 29 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $132K | $63.52/hr |
| 30 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | Transportation | $132K | N/A |
Affordability snapshot: Nebraska
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Metro areas in Nebraska
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