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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Psychologists, All Other | Science | $132K | $63.29/hr |
| 32 | Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $131K | N/A |
| 33 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $129K | $62.24/hr |
| 34 | Law Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $128K | N/A |
| 35 | Sales Managers | Management | $127K | $61.05/hr |
| 36 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $125K | $60.12/hr |
| 37 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $124K | $59.62/hr |
| 38 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | Management | $122K | $58.48/hr |
| 39 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $121K | $57.99/hr |
| 40 | Environmental Engineers | Engineering | $121K | $57.99/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Nebraska
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Metro areas in Nebraska
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