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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | Construction & Trades | $118K | $56.58/hr |
| 42 | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | Legal | $117K | $56.28/hr |
| 43 | Managers, All Other | Management | $116K | $55.98/hr |
| 44 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $116K | $55.97/hr |
| 45 | Air Traffic Controllers | Transportation | $112K | $53.71/hr |
| 46 | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | Management | $111K | $53.59/hr |
| 47 | Software Developers | Technology | $111K | $53.32/hr |
| 48 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $111K | N/A |
| 49 | Marketing Managers | Management | $111K | $53.16/hr |
| 50 | Lawyers | Legal | $109K | $52.49/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Nebraska
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Metro areas in Nebraska
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