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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Nuclear Power Reactor Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $109K | $52.24/hr |
| 52 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $108K | $51.78/hr |
| 53 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $107K | $51.57/hr |
| 54 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $107K | $51.54/hr |
| 55 | Advertising and Promotions Managers | Management | $106K | $51.14/hr |
| 56 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $106K | $51.01/hr |
| 57 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $106K | $50.83/hr |
| 58 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $106K | $50.82/hr |
| 59 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | Repair & Maintenance | $105K | $50.41/hr |
| 60 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $105K | N/A |
Affordability snapshot: Nebraska
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Metro areas in Nebraska
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