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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $104K | $50.21/hr |
| 62 | Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | Science | $104K | $50.2/hr |
| 63 | Nuclear Medicine Technologists | Healthcare | $104K | $50.15/hr |
| 64 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $104K | $49.76/hr |
| 65 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | Engineering | $103K | $49.63/hr |
| 66 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $103K | $49.59/hr |
| 67 | Actuaries | Technology | $103K | $49.42/hr |
| 68 | Facilities Managers | Management | $102K | $49.11/hr |
| 69 | Physical Scientists, All Other | Science | $101K | $48.77/hr |
| 70 | Construction Managers | Management | $101K | $48.47/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Nebraska
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Metro areas in Nebraska
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