Top Paying Jobs in Omaha, NE-IA
Omaha, NE-IA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 55,720 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Cardiologists ($598,480), Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($534,820), Dermatologists ($393,150). The cost of living index is 91.91 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,368/month.
$142K
Avg. median salary
91.91
Cost of living index
$1,368
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Omaha
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $142K | $68.19/hr |
| 22 | Financial Managers | Management | $140K | $67.5/hr |
| 23 | Nurse Midwives | Healthcare | $139K | $66.77/hr |
| 24 | Database Architects | Technology | $137K | $65.68/hr |
| 25 | Computer Hardware Engineers | Engineering | $137K | $65.67/hr |
| 26 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $134K | $64.49/hr |
| 27 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $134K | $64.31/hr |
| 28 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $132K | $63.56/hr |
| 29 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $132K | $63.47/hr |
| 30 | Lawyers | Legal | $132K | $63.33/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Omaha
Cost of living vs. national average-8.1% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,368/mo
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