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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Petroleum Engineers | Engineering | $101K | $48.46/hr |
| 72 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $101K | $48.33/hr |
| 73 | Database Administrators | Technology | $100K | $48.09/hr |
| 74 | Radiation Therapists | Healthcare | $99K | $47.44/hr |
| 75 | Power Distributors and Dispatchers | Production & Manufacturing | $99K | $47.39/hr |
| 76 | Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $98K | N/A |
| 77 | Chemical Engineers | Engineering | $98K | $47.27/hr |
| 78 | Operations Research Analysts | Technology | $98K | $47.26/hr |
| 79 | Materials Engineers | Engineering | $98K | $47.24/hr |
| 80 | Data Scientists | Technology | $98K | $47.23/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Nebraska
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Metro areas in Nebraska
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