Highest Paying Jobs in Nebraska

The highest paying job in Nebraska is anesthesiologist, with an average salary of $369,590 a year, followed by emergency medicine physician ($353,880) and obstetrician and gynecologist ($300,500). All 489 jobs in Nebraska below are ranked by average pay from the latest BLS wage survey (May 2025).

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#1 Anesthesiologist $369,590 average a year #2 Emergency medicine physician $353,880 average a year #3 Obstetrician and gynecologist $300,500 average a year

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#	Job	Average	Median	US median	Workers
1	Anesthesiologist Healthcare Practitioners	$369,590	$334,210	$391,490	260
2	Emergency medicine physician Healthcare Practitioners	$353,880	$371,880	$335,550	390
3	Obstetrician and gynecologist Healthcare Practitioners	$300,500	$342,570	$292,910	180
4	CEO Management	$264,120	$214,680	$213,990	2,510
5	Family medicine physician Healthcare Practitioners	$259,630	$228,590	$244,180	830
6	Nurse anesthetist Healthcare Practitioners	$255,610	$246,730	$236,590	430
7	General internal medicine physician Healthcare Practitioners	$226,440	$221,360	$256,560	900
8	Pediatrician Healthcare Practitioners	$210,390	$175,990	$210,040	290
9	Judge, magistrate judge, and magistrate Legal	$197,450	$208,180	$153,990	160
10	Psychiatrist Healthcare Practitioners	$196,590	$135,180	$281,870	180
11	Dentist Healthcare Practitioners	$186,420	$179,750	$170,950	790
12	Airline pilot Transportation and Material Moving	$156,450	$131,650	$232,140	60
13	Financial manager Management	$155,410	$140,360	$166,570	5,630
14	Architectural and engineering manager Management	$154,310	$141,020	$171,270	1,510
15	Computer and information systems manager Management	$147,830	$135,780	$175,140	5,070
16	Aerospace engineer Architecture and Engineering	$145,420	$135,670	$134,960	130
17	Law teacher, postsecondary Education and Library	$143,540	$127,690	$128,500	100
18	Sales manager Management	$141,810	$126,990	$148,270	3,000
19	Human resources manager Management	$139,170	$129,460	$149,280	1,660
20	Computer hardware engineer Architecture and Engineering	$137,560	$134,950	$161,740	80
21	Pharmacist Healthcare Practitioners	$136,260	$139,330	$140,910	2,450
22	Database architect Computer and Mathematical	$135,170	$134,320	$139,500	610
23	Lawyer Legal	$133,490	$109,170	$159,670	3,490
24	Physician assistant Healthcare Practitioners	$132,810	$133,040	$135,880	1,330
25	Optometrist Healthcare Practitioners	$132,660	$125,040	$136,570	340
26	Nurse practitioner Healthcare Practitioners	$131,710	$132,130	$132,300	2,340
27	Purchasing manager Management	$129,590	$124,010	$148,080	440
28	Financial advisor Business and Financial	$129,590	$93,280	$105,070	2,210
29	Compensation and benefits manager Management	$129,020	$121,630	$149,230	140
30	Marketing manager Management	$127,360	$110,570	$166,790	1,910
31	Medical and health services manager Management	$126,560	$107,700	$123,860	3,770
32	Veterinarian Healthcare Practitioners	$123,810	$103,500	$130,100	780
33	Natural sciences manager Management	$122,280	$120,620	$167,220	550
34	Training and development manager Management	$121,000	$105,710	$133,000	440
35	Environmental engineer Architecture and Engineering	$120,150	$120,620	$107,110	270
36	Computer network architect Computer and Mathematical	$118,960	$116,420	$134,050	1,350
37	Industrial production manager Management	$118,390	$107,200	$126,060	2,160
38	Public relations manager Management	$117,790	$104,440	$146,910	330
39	Administrative services manager Management	$117,130	$105,720	$114,130	2,600
40	Education administrator, kindergarten through secondary Management	$116,560	$110,580	$105,870	1,860
41	Software developer Computer and Mathematical	$115,590	$110,900	$135,980	7,260
42	Advertising and promotions manager Management	$114,570	$106,380	$133,660	160
43	Air traffic controller Transportation and Material Moving	$113,210	$111,710	$148,080	70
44	Security, commodity, and financial services sales agent Sales	$112,800	$82,560	$78,660	2,150
45	Actuary Computer and Mathematical	$112,580	$102,790	$130,000	270
46	Education administrator, postsecondary Management	$112,380	$96,030	$104,590	1,560
47	Business teacher, postsecondary Education and Library	$110,100	$88,690	$99,080	530
48	Fundraising manager Management	$109,690	$97,230	$125,470	400
49	Health specialties teacher, postsecondary Education and Library	$108,000	$80,960	$107,310	2,760
50	Facilities manager Management	$107,920	$102,150	$106,660	1,430
51	Chemical engineer Architecture and Engineering	$107,760	$98,310	$125,040	130
52	Construction manager Management	$107,500	$100,820	$114,990	3,430
53	Electrical engineer Architecture and Engineering	$107,140	$107,260	$120,630	1,060
54	Civil engineer Architecture and Engineering	$106,860	$103,150	$100,840	2,360
55	Electrical and electronics repairer, powerhouse, substation, and relay Installation, Maintenance and Repair	$106,850	$104,850	$103,020	60
56	General and operations manager Management	$106,770	$85,090	$105,770	24,030
57	Computer science teacher, postsecondary Education and Library	$106,280	$94,360	$96,980	260
58	First-line supervisor of police and detectives Protective Service	$104,350	$106,100	$106,040	730
59	Detective Protective Service	$103,850	$100,530	$93,790	290
60	Commercial pilot Transportation and Material Moving	$103,300	$104,780	$123,220	290
61	Database administrator Computer and Mathematical	$103,060	$100,020	$104,620	610
62	Elevator and escalator installer and repairer Construction and Extraction	$102,760	$117,690	$109,910	140
63	Information security analyst Computer and Mathematical	$102,210	$92,550	$129,180	1,210
64	Electronics engineer Architecture and Engineering	$102,170	$91,140	$130,220	250
65	Transportation, storage, and distribution manager Management	$102,100	$97,380	$107,230	1,420
66	Health and safety engineer Architecture and Engineering	$102,010	$103,230	$115,160	90
67	Operations research analyst Computer and Mathematical	$101,330	$98,300	$88,940	330
68	Engineering teacher, postsecondary Education and Library	$100,750	$95,860	$109,270	390
69	Biological science teacher, postsecondary Education and Library	$100,660	$81,190	$84,620	500
70	Materials engineer Architecture and Engineering	$100,320	$98,270	$112,860	160
71	Industrial engineer Architecture and Engineering	$99,980	$98,170	$102,440	1,160
72	Clinical and counseling psychologist Science	$99,180	$94,540	$100,580	770
73	Computer programmer Computer and Mathematical	$99,020	$95,150	$100,390	1,090
74	Data scientist Computer and Mathematical	$98,980	$98,230	$120,230	1,980
75	Software quality assurance analyst and tester Computer and Mathematical	$98,160	$98,010	$104,300	1,240
76	Power plant operator Production	$97,900	$98,210	$102,040	360
77	Sales engineer Sales	$97,720	$90,140	$124,900	130
78	Computer systems analyst Computer and Mathematical	$96,880	$91,810	$105,850	2,440
79	Mechanical engineer Architecture and Engineering	$96,820	$88,060	$104,110	950
80	Architect Architecture and Engineering	$96,580	$91,530	$99,280	620
81	Physical therapist Healthcare Practitioners	$95,890	$97,090	$102,760	2,140
82	First-line supervisor of non-retail sales workers Sales	$95,720	$82,980	$87,520	1,870
83	Financial and investment analyst Business and Financial	$94,830	$85,320	$102,740	–
84	Financial risk specialist Business and Financial	$92,760	$94,280	$117,330	250
85	School psychologist Science	$92,260	$88,980	$95,990	440
86	Network and computer systems administrator Computer and Mathematical	$91,640	$84,700	$99,130	1,560
87	Occupational therapist Healthcare Practitioners	$91,620	$93,740	$100,330	1,500
88	Sales representative, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific product Sales	$91,140	$84,400	$104,920	1,700
89	Communications teacher, postsecondary Education and Library	$90,600	$79,180	$78,580	90
90	Loan officer Business and Financial	$89,530	$79,840	$76,690	2,710
91	Labor relations specialist Business and Financial	$89,510	$81,910	$95,420	270
92	Nursing instructor and teacher, postsecondary Education and Library	$89,010	$82,720	$80,250	300
93	Dental hygienist Healthcare Practitioners	$88,990	$92,580	$98,100	1,280
94	Bioengineer and biomedical engineer Architecture and Engineering	$88,960	$83,890	$109,370	80
95	Psychology teacher, postsecondary Education and Library	$88,660	$77,340	$80,340	170
96	Mathematical science teacher, postsecondary Education and Library	$88,600	$79,310	$79,940	270
97	Registered nurse Healthcare Practitioners	$88,330	$84,730	$97,550	24,720
98	Control and valve installer and repairer Installation, Maintenance and Repair	$88,170	$88,610	$74,340	440
99	Budget analyst Business and Financial	$88,120	$83,010	$91,640	200
100	Advertising sales agent Sales	$88,100	$62,890	$64,820	1,190
101	English language and literature teacher, postsecondary Education and Library	$88,050	$78,450	$78,760	500
102	Electrical power-line installer and repairer Installation, Maintenance and Repair	$87,800	$92,150	$95,320	1,490
103	Education teacher, postsecondary Education and Library	$87,560	$78,950	$75,350	600
104	Geoscientist Science	$87,510	$85,550	$101,920	110
105	Speech-language pathologist Healthcare Practitioners	$87,030	$84,350	$97,870	1,310
106	Project management specialist Business and Financial	$86,240	$80,150	$102,320	3,190
107	Diagnostic medical sonographer Healthcare Practitioners	$86,220	$82,670	$96,590	780
108	Art, drama, and music teacher, postsecondary Education and Library	$85,880	$75,200	$78,620	490
109	Occupational health and safety specialist Science	$85,160	$83,990	$90,150	630
110	Management analyst Business and Financial	$85,140	$75,360	$101,860	2,740
111	Chiropractor Healthcare Practitioners	$85,010	$66,050	$79,200	500
112	First-line supervisor of firefighting and prevention workers Protective Service	$84,950	$80,810	$93,530	370
113	Statistician Computer and Mathematical	$84,790	$83,480	$105,650	140
114	Chemist Science	$84,560	$74,890	$91,240	350
115	Medical scientist Science	$84,250	$80,970	$103,410	620
116	Credit analyst Business and Financial	$83,660	$79,730	$83,510	510
117	Magnetic resonance imaging technologist Healthcare Practitioners	$83,450	$82,710	$95,480	290
118	First-line supervisor of correctional officers Protective Service	$83,050	$80,490	$77,970	340
119	Financial examiner Business and Financial	$82,700	$74,460	$94,160	840
120	Web developer Computer and Mathematical	$82,350	$80,350	$92,650	230
121	First-line supervisor of mechanics, installers, and repairers Installation, Maintenance and Repair	$80,800	$77,850	$79,860	4,610
122	Respiratory therapist Healthcare Practitioners	$80,710	$81,590	$82,280	840
123	Buyer and purchasing agent Business and Financial	$80,290	$74,950	$77,710	2,850
124	Instructional coordinator Education and Library	$80,080	$79,150	$77,440	1,370
125	Mechanical engineering technologist and technician Architecture and Engineering	$78,670	$80,050	$74,510	250
126	Social and community service manager Management	$78,660	$73,790	$80,390	1,320
127	Conservation scientist Science	$77,930	$76,400	$73,010	220
128	Compliance officer Business and Financial	$77,850	$73,920	$80,730	3,470
129	Accountant Business and Financial	$77,660	$72,080	$83,680	10,340
130	Art director Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media	$77,260	$73,270	$114,850	140
131	Insurance underwriter Business and Financial	$76,900	$75,120	$81,370	1,410
132	First-line supervisor of construction trades and extraction workers Construction and Extraction	$76,900	$75,570	$79,920	6,020
133	Claims adjuster, examiner, and investigator Business and Financial	$76,730	$75,830	$78,000	3,160
134	Urban and regional planner Science	$76,570	$74,830	$89,320	360
135	Philosophy and religion teacher, postsecondary Education and Library	$76,190	$75,280	$80,260	80
136	Cost estimator Business and Financial	$75,840	$73,100	$78,740	1,330
137	Commercial and industrial designer Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media	$75,790	$71,570	$83,910	90
138	Director, religious activity and education Community and Social Service	$75,380	$72,500	$52,100	40
139	Logistician Business and Financial	$75,310	$65,370	$82,320	1,500
140	Police officer Protective Service	$75,290	$74,620	$76,210	3,490
141	Insurance sales agent Sales	$75,040	$61,590	$62,280	6,160
142	Environmental scientist and specialist Science	$74,880	$64,040	$82,220	510
143	Sales representative, wholesale and manufacturing Sales	$74,860	$64,030	$72,080	8,550
144	Radiologic technologist Healthcare Practitioners	$74,600	$72,860	$80,110	1,670
145	Compensation, benefit, and job analysis specialist Business and Financial	$74,500	$67,410	$78,210	460
146	First-line supervisor of production and operating workers Production	$73,780	$72,200	$74,450	6,040
147	Fundraiser Business and Financial	$73,700	$68,030	$72,550	770
148	Computer network support specialist Computer and Mathematical	$72,410	$65,450	$76,220	1,490
149	Lodging manager Management	$72,390	$67,990	$69,250	330
150	Surveyor Architecture and Engineering	$71,950	$68,050	$75,440	430
151	Entertainment and recreation manager Management	$71,650	$63,270	$79,520	310
152	Training and development specialist Business and Financial	$71,610	$65,700	$69,280	3,650
153	Biochemist and biophysicist Science	$71,550	$66,910	$127,410	70
154	Web and digital interface designer Computer and Mathematical	$71,360	$65,520	$104,000	720
155	Dietitian and nutritionist Healthcare Practitioners	$71,090	$70,160	$76,400	570
156	Executive assistant Office and Administrative Support	$71,030	$66,210	$76,590	1,860
157	Aircraft structure, surface, rigging, and systems assembler Production	$70,980	$64,530	$65,380	220
158	Civil engineering technologist and technician Architecture and Engineering	$70,600	$66,590	$64,950	370
159	Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselor Community and Social Service	$70,220	$63,770	$59,350	2,170
160	Interior designer Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media	$70,220	$64,870	$67,190	430
161	Property appraiser and assessor Business and Financial	$69,790	$64,770	$67,960	400
162	Career/technical education teacher, postsecondary Education and Library	$69,620	$60,490	$63,820	470
163	Property, real estate, and community association manager Management	$69,420	$61,610	$69,990	1,530
164	Electrical and electronic engineering technologist and technician Architecture and Engineering	$69,380	$65,490	$78,190	710
165	Writer and author Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media	$69,010	$65,470	$76,910	240
166	Tool and die maker Production	$68,930	$69,150	$64,050	360
167	Educational, guidance, and career counselor and advisor Community and Social Service	$68,570	$62,500	$64,330	2,190
168	Mobile heavy equipment mechanic Installation, Maintenance and Repair	$68,460	$65,150	$65,510	1,490
169	Aircraft mechanic and service technician Installation, Maintenance and Repair	$67,910	$64,020	$79,870	410
170	Credit counselor Business and Financial	$67,760	$62,510	$52,230	260
171	Occupational health and safety technician Science	$67,760	$59,180	$61,560	200
172	Sheet metal worker Construction and Extraction	$67,250	$64,440	$61,800	440
173	Construction and building inspector Construction and Extraction	$67,100	$65,000	$74,690	570
174	Stationary engineer and boiler operator Production	$67,060	$64,930	$78,620	290
175	Human resources specialist Business and Financial	$67,010	$61,930	$75,940	7,220
176	Chef and head cook Food Preparation and Serving	$66,990	$60,510	$62,470	540
177	Sales representative of services Sales	$66,920	$57,770	$69,990	6,110
178	Electrical and electronics repairer, commercial and industrial equipment Installation, Maintenance and Repair	$66,470	$64,120	$74,090	410
179	Public relations specialist Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media	$66,120	$61,780	$74,750	1,590
180	Insulation worker, mechanical Construction and Extraction	$66,120	$75,940	$58,340	130
181	Environmental science and protection technician Science	$66,090	$66,240	$55,090	140
182	Special education teacher, secondary school Education and Library	$66,090	$63,460	$74,260	1,240
183	Industrial machinery mechanic Installation, Maintenance and Repair	$66,000	$64,110	$64,520	2,880
184	Food service manager Management	$65,990	$60,450	$69,390	2,050
185	Architectural and civil drafter Architecture and Engineering	$65,950	$61,550	$66,150	850
186	Special education teacher, middle school Education and Library	$65,740	$63,460	$66,810	680
187	Plumber Construction and Extraction	$65,710	$60,970	$63,800	4,110
188	Marriage and family therapist Community and Social Service	$65,640	$62,610	$66,940	260
189	High school teacher Education and Library	$65,520	$63,450	$72,040	7,170
190	First-line supervisor of office and administrative support workers Office and Administrative Support	$65,390	$61,980	$69,500	9,930
191	Cardiovascular technologist and technician Healthcare Practitioners	$65,360	$60,000	$74,310	330
192	Surgical technologist Healthcare Practitioners	$65,290	$63,880	$64,650	770
193	Skincare specialist Personal Care and Service	$65,260	$58,420	$45,330	550
194	Special education teacher, kindergarten and elementary school Education and Library	$65,160	$62,420	$65,120	1,900
195	Insulation worker, floor, ceiling, and wall Construction and Extraction	$65,030	$73,140	$49,120	310
196	Career/technical education teacher, secondary school Education and Library	$64,990	$63,180	$66,270	1,310
197	Market research analyst and marketing specialist Business and Financial	$64,970	$60,000	$78,760	3,780
198	First-line supervisor of transportation and material moving workers Transportation and Material Moving	$64,830	$60,630	$62,890	3,530
199	Licensed practical nurse Healthcare Practitioners	$64,560	$62,660	$64,400	4,580
200	Structural iron and steel worker Construction and Extraction	$64,390	$65,470	$62,780	610
201	Education and childcare administrator, preschool and daycare Management	$64,310	$56,160	$59,300	550
202	Mechanical drafter Architecture and Engineering	$64,230	$61,170	$71,550	530
203	Correctional officer Protective Service	$64,120	$63,380	$58,940	3,250
204	Electrician Construction and Extraction	$63,960	$60,820	$63,190	6,440
205	Mortician, undertaker, and funeral arranger Personal Care and Service	$63,910	$64,310	$55,010	210
206	Cargo and freight agent Office and Administrative Support	$63,790	$62,500	$52,260	390
207	Elementary school teacher Education and Library	$63,730	$62,380	$63,970	8,710
208	Probation officer and correctional treatment specialist Community and Social Service	$63,710	$63,460	$66,270	560
209	Rigger Installation, Maintenance and Repair	$63,710	$61,080	$62,640	100
210	Healthcare social worker Community and Social Service	$63,680	$62,420	$67,880	980
211	Middle school teacher Education and Library	$63,630	$62,510	$64,370	4,150
212	Kindergarten teacher Education and Library	$63,530	$62,200	$62,680	1,120
213	First-line supervisor of farming, fishing, and forestry workers Farming, Fishing and Forestry	$63,530	$62,620	$59,320	90
214	Chemical technician Science	$63,510	$62,640	$60,390	280
215	Paralegal Legal	$63,480	$63,250	$62,890	1,630
216	Brokerage clerk Office and Administrative Support	$63,470	$60,880	$65,750	440
217	Computer numerically controlled tool programmer Production	$63,370	$63,190	$68,120	70
218	Librarian and media collections specialist Education and Library	$63,200	$64,060	$68,270	1,200
219	Tax examiner and collector, and revenue agent Business and Financial	$63,040	$59,150	$62,370	180
220	Massage therapist Healthcare Support	$63,020	$53,950	$58,450	270
221	Industrial engineering technologist and technician Architecture and Engineering	$62,550	$59,970	$66,120	240
222	Occupational therapy assistant Healthcare Support	$62,520	$63,180	$72,300	210
223	Producer and director Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media	$62,370	$52,580	$90,360	470
224	Athletic trainer Healthcare Practitioners	$62,140	$61,020	$62,520	270
225	Clinical laboratory technologist and technician Healthcare Practitioners	$62,070	$60,540	$62,930	1,930
226	Physical therapist assistant Healthcare Support	$61,890	$61,370	$68,380	980
227	Fence erector Construction and Extraction	$61,720	$50,120	$47,980	190
228	Crane and tower operator Transportation and Material Moving	$61,510	$60,720	$68,080	410
229	Service unit operator, oil and gas Construction and Extraction	$61,450	$62,990	$58,160	30
230	Telecommunications equipment installer and repairer Installation, Maintenance and Repair	$61,420	$60,520	$63,890	1,430
231	Mail carrier Office and Administrative Support	$61,400	$59,880	$60,550	2,150
232	Special education teacher, preschool Education and Library	$61,320	$62,760	$64,830	80
233	HVAC technician Installation, Maintenance and Repair	$61,050	$59,850	$61,010	3,020
234	Health information technologist and medical registrar Healthcare Practitioners	$60,930	$49,520	$68,020	260
235	Postal service mail sorter, processor, and processing machine operator Office and Administrative Support	$60,920	$59,490	$58,470	640
236	Surgical assistant Healthcare Practitioners	$60,730	$53,190	$66,800	80
237	Manicurist and pedicurist Personal Care and Service	$60,560	$56,940	$35,760	310
238	First-line supervisor of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance	$60,480	$57,820	$58,430	1,010
239	Water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator Production	$60,380	$61,220	$60,020	740
240	Computer user support specialist Computer and Mathematical	$60,140	$60,830	$61,860	6,380
241	Maintenance worker, machinery Installation, Maintenance and Repair	$60,090	$61,190	$60,850	650
242	Millwright Installation, Maintenance and Repair	$60,080	$60,320	$65,700	590
243	Truck driver Transportation and Material Moving	$60,070	$58,390	$58,640	23,160
244	Diesel mechanic Installation, Maintenance and Repair	$59,790	$59,140	$61,770	2,720
245	Coach and scout Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media	$59,640	$47,810	$47,320	1,180
246	Health education specialist Community and Social Service	$59,540	$56,800	$64,070	230
247	Paramedic Healthcare Practitioners	$59,520	$56,230	$60,600	490
248	Brickmason and blockmason Construction and Extraction	$59,520	$61,200	$62,120	350
249	Firefighter Protective Service	$59,190	$61,040	$59,280	1,070
250	Machinist Production	$59,090	$55,860	$58,750	1,810
251	Interpreter and translator Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media	$58,940	$53,050	$60,170	570
252	Dispatcher Office and Administrative Support	$58,570	$53,880	$50,340	1,500
253	Film and video editor Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media	$58,420	$55,810	$75,420	120
254	Medical equipment repairer Installation, Maintenance and Repair	$58,380	$57,080	$61,660	360
255	Production, planning, and expediting clerk Office and Administrative Support	$58,340	$55,710	$59,650	1,690
256	Septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaner Construction and Extraction	$58,300	$66,890	$49,880	300
257	Heavy equipment operator Construction and Extraction	$58,240	$58,360	$59,850	3,180
258	Private detective and investigator Protective Service	$58,140	$51,750	$51,220	160
259	Forest and conservation technician Science	$58,130	$51,630	$54,560	100
260	Graphic designer Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media	$58,000	$56,700	$62,960	1,670
261	Postal service clerk Office and Administrative Support	$58,000	$59,490	$62,130	690
262	Telecommunications line installer and repairer Installation, Maintenance and Repair	$57,950	$50,070	$74,330	390
263	Transportation security screener Protective Service	$57,890	$61,710	$66,770	290
264	Meeting, convention, and event planner Business and Financial	$57,670	$52,630	$61,160	610
265	Clergy Community and Social Service	$57,610	$57,520	$60,810	270
266	Chemical equipment operator and tender Production	$57,300	$59,750	$58,040	1,020
267	Payroll and timekeeping clerk Office and Administrative Support	$57,030	$54,900	$58,260	910
268	Crushing, grinding, and polishing machine setter, operator, and tender Production	$56,940	$58,920	$48,540	270
269	Real estate agent Sales	$56,920	$47,240	$52,830	1,400
270	Tile and stone setter Construction and Extraction	$56,850	$59,350	$55,690	–
271	Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setter, operator, and tender Production	$56,740	$57,280	$47,920	650
272	Medical records specialist Healthcare Practitioners	$56,720	$51,670	$51,140	1,640
273	Dental laboratory technician Production	$56,330	$58,590	$49,610	190
274	Glazier Construction and Extraction	$56,140	$50,190	$57,080	440
275	Automotive body and related repairer Installation, Maintenance and Repair	$55,960	$54,130	$54,890	1,120
276	Excavating and loading machine and dragline operator, surface mining Construction and Extraction	$55,830	$58,370	$57,430	300
277	Auto mechanic Installation, Maintenance and Repair	$55,430	$50,560	$50,620	4,560
278	Court, municipal, and license clerk Office and Administrative Support	$55,300	$48,420	$48,700	1,210
279	Welder Production	$55,290	$52,220	$53,750	4,200
280	First-line supervisor of security workers Protective Service	$55,150	$45,700	$55,940	370
281	Security and fire alarm systems installer Installation, Maintenance and Repair	$55,120	$48,000	$60,070	490
282	Mechanical door repairer Installation, Maintenance and Repair	$55,110	$56,760	$55,720	280
283	Community health worker Community and Social Service	$55,020	$51,780	$51,850	160
284	Carpenter Construction and Extraction	$54,960	$50,320	$60,580	5,710
285	Coating, painting, and spraying machine setter, operator, and tender Production	$54,900	$49,340	$48,250	740
286	Social science research assistant Science	$54,460	$56,190	$61,990	230
287	Title examiner, abstractor, and searcher Legal	$54,290	$48,880	$58,650	360
288	Psychiatric technician Healthcare Practitioners	$53,800	$57,370	$45,130	1,390
289	Audio and video technician Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media	$53,470	$50,660	$58,100	290
290	Roustabout, oil and gas Construction and Extraction	$53,420	$53,340	$46,960	40
291	Public safety telecommunicator Office and Administrative Support	$53,230	$50,270	$53,040	750
292	Inspector, tester, sorter, sampler, and weigher Production	$53,230	$51,270	$48,570	3,350
293	Eligibility interviewer, government program Office and Administrative Support	$53,190	$50,320	$54,210	220
294	Farm equipment mechanic and service technician Installation, Maintenance and Repair	$53,190	$49,810	$56,550	1,770
295	Maintenance and repair worker, general Installation, Maintenance and Repair	$52,560	$50,700	$49,590	9,850
296	Editor Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media	$52,460	$46,320	$77,920	360
297	Cement mason and concrete finisher Construction and Extraction	$52,350	$49,510	$57,020	3,200
298	First-line supervisor of housekeeping and janitorial workers Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance	$52,080	$48,870	$49,100	1,260
299	Loan interviewer and clerk Office and Administrative Support	$51,690	$48,970	$50,020	1,010
300	Child and family social worker Community and Social Service	$51,650	$47,770	$59,550	4,830
301	Substitute teacher, short-term Education and Library	$51,590	$37,690	$41,670	3,430
302	Surveying and mapping technician Architecture and Engineering	$51,480	$48,080	$54,240	770
303	Biological technician Science	$51,460	$48,220	$57,510	600
304	Computer numerically controlled tool operator Production	$51,300	$49,360	$50,690	830
305	Drywall and ceiling tile installer Construction and Extraction	$51,260	$48,620	$58,930	770
306	Rehabilitation counselor Community and Social Service	$51,060	$47,050	$46,850	480
307	Extruding and drawing machine setter, operator, and tender, metal and plastic Production	$51,020	$52,360	$47,720	510
308	Jeweler and precious stone and metal worker Production	$51,000	$46,920	$52,540	120
309	Highway maintenance worker Construction and Extraction	$50,920	$48,650	$50,260	2,580
310	Engine and other machine assembler Production	$50,830	$49,590	$53,710	110
311	Extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setter, operator, and tender Production	$50,700	$48,760	$45,760	750
312	Insurance claim and policy processing clerk Office and Administrative Support	$50,620	$48,490	$49,230	2,520
313	Structural metal fabricator and fitter Production	$50,530	$48,820	$51,330	580
314	Mixing and blending machine setter, operator, and tender Production	$50,360	$49,050	$48,990	940
315	Outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanic Installation, Maintenance and Repair	$50,300	$49,710	$47,880	300
316	Adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructor Education and Library	$50,220	$49,040	$61,540	130
317	Procurement clerk Office and Administrative Support	$50,190	$47,950	$50,580	910
318	Preschool teacher Education and Library	$50,150	$47,040	$38,140	1,630
319	Computer, automated teller, and office machine repairer Installation, Maintenance and Repair	$49,870	$46,890	$47,810	640
320	Paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operator Construction and Extraction	$49,810	$45,760	$53,340	390
321	Cabinetmaker and bench carpenter Production	$49,750	$48,600	$46,680	230
322	Multiple machine tool setter, operator, and tender, metal and plastic Production	$49,620	$50,960	$47,180	1,250
323	Separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setter, operator, and tender Production	$49,570	$47,080	$51,610	1,050
324	Weigher, measurer, checker, and sampler, recordkeeping Office and Administrative Support	$49,510	$49,090	$46,380	630
325	Home appliance repairer Installation, Maintenance and Repair	$49,460	$45,620	$50,990	260
326	Broadcast announcer and radio disc jockey Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media	$49,440	$45,020	$47,340	280
327	First-line supervisor of retail sales workers Sales	$49,310	$45,280	$48,520	7,010
328	Hazardous materials removal worker Construction and Extraction	$49,290	$48,540	$49,450	210
329	Cutting, punching, and press machine setter, operator, and tender, metal and plastic Production	$49,090	$48,690	$46,330	1,320
330	Agricultural equipment operator Farming, Fishing and Forestry	$49,070	$46,670	$41,730	1,090
331	Cutting and slicing machine setter, operator, and tender Production	$49,040	$48,300	$46,570	530
332	School bus driver Transportation and Material Moving	$48,920	$47,760	$47,920	2,330
333	Plating machine setter, operator, and tender, metal and plastic Production	$48,870	$48,010	$43,960	400
334	First-line supervisor of personal service workers Personal Care and Service	$48,810	$46,010	$48,590	840
335	Meat, poultry, and fish cutter and trimmer Production	$48,810	$47,580	$38,300	8,340
336	Light truck driver Transportation and Material Moving	$48,720	$44,120	$44,860	4,210
337	Emergency medical technician Healthcare Practitioners	$48,700	$41,710	$44,470	540
338	Refuse and recyclable material collector Transportation and Material Moving	$48,610	$49,390	$49,690	910
339	Slaughterer and meat packer Production	$48,600	$48,910	$40,130	5,480
340	New accounts clerk Office and Administrative Support	$48,540	$47,140	$47,670	1,150
341	Construction laborer Construction and Extraction	$48,350	$47,260	$47,120	8,530
342	Pipelayer Construction and Extraction	$48,190	$44,470	$49,000	570
343	Sawing machine setter, operator, and tender, wood Production	$48,180	$46,970	$42,770	140
344	First-line supervisor of gambling services workers Personal Care and Service	$48,050	$43,610	$63,820	100
345	Medical assistant Healthcare Support	$48,040	$47,370	$45,690	2,380
346	Camera operator, television, video, and film Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media	$47,990	$46,180	$74,990	100
347	Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerk Office and Administrative Support	$47,970	$47,110	$50,670	10,050
348	Journalist Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media	$47,960	$40,420	$62,200	350
349	Motorboat mechanic and service technician Installation, Maintenance and Repair	$47,950	$45,400	$57,550	80
350	Billing and posting clerk Office and Administrative Support	$47,930	$47,410	$48,500	3,310
351	Roofer Construction and Extraction	$47,930	$46,460	$55,440	1,730
352	Grader and sorter, agricultural product Farming, Fishing and Forestry	$47,830	$45,560	$35,730	330
353	Administrative assistant Office and Administrative Support	$47,820	$46,760	$47,540	16,240
354	Molding, coremaking, and casting machine setter, operator, and tender, metal and plastic Production	$47,740	$48,500	$44,350	1,000
355	Human resources assistant Office and Administrative Support	$47,650	$47,130	$50,610	440
356	Coin, vending, and amusement machine servicer and repairer Installation, Maintenance and Repair	$47,630	$47,520	$47,450	80
357	Travel agent Sales	$47,600	$49,690	$50,160	240
358	First-line supervisor of entertainment and recreation workers Personal Care and Service	$47,490	$44,910	$48,560	620
359	Grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setter, operator, and tender, metal and plastic Production	$47,420	$48,500	$46,550	300
360	Self-enrichment teacher Education and Library	$47,150	$38,240	$46,800	3,360
361	Industrial truck and tractor operator Transportation and Material Moving	$47,090	$46,730	$46,420	5,020
362	Photographer Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media	$47,070	$41,920	$44,660	220
363	Paper goods machine setter, operator, and tender Production	$47,010	$47,980	$50,270	300
364	Tax preparer Business and Financial	$46,910	$43,010	$54,920	420
365	Word processor and typist Office and Administrative Support	$46,910	$47,080	$49,280	80
366	Molder, shaper, and caster Production	$46,890	$46,220	$46,170	240
367	Legal secretary and administrative assistant Office and Administrative Support	$46,850	$45,800	$55,570	1,310
368	Pesticide handler, sprayer, and applicator, vegetation Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance	$46,810	$47,500	$46,340	380
369	Woodworking machine setter, operator, and tender Production	$46,750	$49,190	$43,380	490
370	Painter, construction and maintenance Construction and Extraction	$46,590	$47,280	$49,400	1,590
371	Medical secretary and administrative assistant Office and Administrative Support	$46,510	$46,100	$45,930	4,110
372	Dental assistant Healthcare Support	$46,430	$46,660	$48,070	2,520
373	Bus driver Transportation and Material Moving	$46,420	$45,120	$59,050	460
374	Food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operator and tender Production	$46,180	$43,410	$44,810	440
375	Packaging and filling machine operator and tender Production	$46,080	$46,220	$43,220	4,410
376	Broadcast technician Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media	$45,940	$43,680	$59,570	160
377	Mental health and substance abuse social worker Community and Social Service	$45,760	$43,240	$60,280	900
378	Pharmacy technician Healthcare Practitioners	$45,670	$46,610	$45,750	2,660
379	Automotive glass installer and repairer Installation, Maintenance and Repair	$45,640	$46,630	$47,630	70
380	Miscellaneous assembler and fabricator Production	$45,560	$45,470	$44,650	7,240
381	Medical transcriptionist Healthcare Support	$45,530	$45,880	$40,410	230
382	Pest control worker Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance	$45,160	$38,960	$45,250	460
383	Prepress technician and worker Production	$45,110	$40,930	$48,690	400
384	Customer service representative Office and Administrative Support	$45,100	$43,940	$44,770	15,340
385	Food cooking machine operator and tender Production	$45,030	$45,420	$41,590	670
386	Security guard Protective Service	$45,000	$39,840	$38,020	4,700
387	Electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assembler Production	$44,940	$46,810	$45,850	810
388	Order clerk Office and Administrative Support	$44,880	$44,060	$46,170	440
389	Printing press operator Production	$44,860	$42,070	$45,780	2,140
390	Parts salesperson Sales	$44,850	$45,100	$38,630	2,360
391	Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerk Office and Administrative Support	$44,810	$44,110	$45,260	5,670
392	Tutor Education and Library	$44,650	$38,470	$43,350	950
393	Veterinary technologist and technician Healthcare Practitioners	$44,490	$43,680	$47,380	690
394	Teaching assistant, postsecondary Education and Library	$44,450	$39,650	$42,910	730
395	Medical equipment preparer Healthcare Support	$44,390	$41,480	$47,700	550
396	Rolling machine setter, operator, and tender, metal and plastic Production	$44,370	$45,800	$50,140	230
397	Ophthalmic medical technician Healthcare Practitioners	$44,230	$45,210	$45,570	530
398	Pipelayer, plumber, pipefitter, and steamfitter helper Construction and Extraction	$44,100	$44,550	$42,360	70
399	Food batchmaker Production	$44,010	$41,210	$42,290	1,270
400	Tree trimmer and pruner Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance	$43,990	$39,380	$50,960	–
401	Bill and account collector Office and Administrative Support	$43,940	$43,210	$47,030	730
402	Hairstylist Personal Care and Service	$43,850	$34,320	$35,790	1,890
403	Interviewer Office and Administrative Support	$43,750	$44,130	$45,920	2,280
404	Conveyor operator and tender Transportation and Material Moving	$43,170	$43,360	$42,420	1,180
405	Warehouse laborer Transportation and Material Moving	$42,850	$42,910	$40,240	13,870
406	Optician, dispensing Healthcare Practitioners	$42,810	$39,830	$47,260	870
407	Farmworker and laborer, crop, nursery, and greenhouse Farming, Fishing and Forestry	$42,430	$39,530	$35,660	440
408	File clerk Office and Administrative Support	$42,400	$40,640	$43,600	750
409	Nursing assistant Healthcare Support	$42,390	$40,000	$42,260	16,450
410	Residential advisor Personal Care and Service	$42,370	$45,980	$42,240	230
411	Landscaping and groundskeeping worker Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance	$42,340	$39,140	$39,150	7,280
412	First-line supervisor of food preparation and serving workers Food Preparation and Serving	$42,170	$39,230	$44,080	7,840
413	Electrician helper Construction and Extraction	$41,920	$44,050	$42,670	140
414	Production worker helper Production	$41,850	$45,020	$39,070	700
415	Machine feeder and offbearer Transportation and Material Moving	$41,710	$45,470	$41,220	210
416	Phlebotomist Healthcare Support	$41,480	$39,540	$45,230	920
417	Merchandise displayer and window trimmer Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media	$40,820	$37,980	$39,390	680
418	Farmworker, farm, ranch, and aquacultural animal Farming, Fishing and Forestry	$40,730	$37,220	$36,670	570
419	Mail clerk and mail machine operator Office and Administrative Support	$40,440	$40,080	$39,280	240
420	Packer and packager, hand Transportation and Material Moving	$40,350	$38,880	$36,280	3,010
421	Reservation and transportation ticket agent and travel clerk Office and Administrative Support	$40,310	$37,850	$44,390	650
422	Driver/sales worker Transportation and Material Moving	$40,300	$34,950	$38,770	2,590
423	Butcher and meat cutter Production	$39,880	$37,630	$40,140	1,380
424	Upholsterer Production	$39,850	$29,960	$46,340	110
425	Carpenter helper Construction and Extraction	$39,720	$39,670	$43,780	50
426	Office clerk, general Office and Administrative Support	$39,620	$37,820	$45,010	10,000
427	Waiter Food Preparation and Serving	$39,590	$33,770	$35,230	13,310
428	Print binding and finishing worker Production	$39,590	$36,800	$42,290	210
429	Social and human service assistant Community and Social Service	$39,570	$38,940	$45,930	1,460
430	Library technician Education and Library	$39,540	$36,920	$44,580	710
431	Teller Office and Administrative Support	$39,480	$38,140	$43,030	4,590
432	Dietetic technician Healthcare Practitioners	$39,370	$37,760	$37,640	100
433	Cleaner of vehicles and equipment Transportation and Material Moving	$39,350	$37,160	$35,830	4,570
434	Office machine operator Office and Administrative Support	$39,170	$38,820	$40,960	100
435	Data entry keyer Office and Administrative Support	$38,920	$39,600	$41,340	1,260
436	Tire repairer and changer Installation, Maintenance and Repair	$38,920	$36,590	$37,710	910
437	Switchboard operator Office and Administrative Support	$38,620	$37,570	$38,630	180
438	Telemarketer Sales	$38,410	$31,200	$35,450	490
439	Bartender Food Preparation and Serving	$38,350	$30,180	$34,340	7,320
440	Receptionist and information clerk Office and Administrative Support	$38,330	$37,860	$38,010	6,750
441	Counter and rental clerk Sales	$38,160	$36,450	$41,300	3,960
442	Aircraft service attendant Transportation and Material Moving	$38,150	$37,530	$40,450	220
443	Exercise trainer and group fitness instructor Personal Care and Service	$37,940	$31,440	$47,160	2,410
444	Animal caretaker Personal Care and Service	$37,610	$31,680	$35,360	2,100
445	Textile winding, twisting, and drawing out machine setter, operator, and tender Production	$37,610	$36,760	$38,670	40
446	School bus monitor Protective Service	$37,440	$34,750	$35,100	480
447	Sewing machine operator Production	$37,440	$37,060	$36,670	300
448	Janitor Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance	$37,340	$35,900	$36,840	12,860
449	Cook, institution and cafeteria Food Preparation and Serving	$37,310	$36,390	$37,450	4,410
450	Restaurant cook Food Preparation and Serving	$37,190	$37,030	$37,390	4,750
451	Baker Production	$37,080	$35,280	$37,160	1,030
452	Stocker and order filler Transportation and Material Moving	$37,060	$35,920	$37,330	17,980
453	Crossing guard and flagger Protective Service	$36,930	$37,990	$38,100	110
454	Home health and personal care aide Healthcare Support	$36,900	$36,150	$35,800	13,660
455	Recreation worker Personal Care and Service	$36,890	$34,590	$36,560	1,510
456	Installation, maintenance, and repair worker helper Installation, Maintenance and Repair	$36,720	$35,480	$39,630	350
457	Courier and messenger Office and Administrative Support	$36,700	$34,600	$39,200	470
458	Floral designer Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media	$36,070	$35,930	$37,360	390
459	Veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker Healthcare Support	$35,980	$36,100	$38,150	900
460	Automotive and watercraft service attendant Transportation and Material Moving	$35,960	$34,940	$35,670	910
461	Laundry and dry-cleaning worker Production	$35,730	$34,790	$34,890	1,060
462	Shuttle driver and chauffeur Transportation and Material Moving	$35,560	$35,280	$37,290	1,570
463	Retail salesperson Sales	$35,220	$31,870	$35,410	22,780
464	Teaching assistant Education and Library	$35,030	$35,160	$36,780	11,190
465	Food preparation worker Food Preparation and Serving	$34,880	$35,210	$35,320	6,890
466	Demonstrator and product promoter Sales	$34,630	$32,180	$39,320	200
467	Tour and travel guide Personal Care and Service	$34,400	$31,580	$38,120	340
468	Housekeeper Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance	$34,210	$34,170	$35,510	6,250
469	Baggage porter and bellhop Personal Care and Service	$33,670	$33,640	$37,080	70
470	Pharmacy aide Healthcare Support	$33,610	$31,610	$37,680	400
471	Presser, textile, garment, and related material Production	$33,190	$33,300	$35,060	170
472	Dining room and cafeteria attendant and bartender helper Food Preparation and Serving	$33,170	$30,690	$33,980	2,160
473	Cook, short order Food Preparation and Serving	$33,080	$30,530	$35,880	1,810
474	Food server, nonrestaurant Food Preparation and Serving	$32,860	$31,540	$35,360	3,800
475	Physical therapist aide Healthcare Support	$32,800	$28,080	$35,240	670
476	Childcare worker Personal Care and Service	$32,670	$30,740	$34,980	9,390
477	Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerk Office and Administrative Support	$32,660	$31,490	$35,070	1,650
478	Gambling change person and booth cashier Sales	$32,250	$28,080	$36,220	40
479	Parking attendant Transportation and Material Moving	$32,200	$32,880	$35,150	460
480	Funeral attendant Personal Care and Service	$32,120	$30,170	$35,680	270
481	Fast food cook Food Preparation and Serving	$31,910	$30,430	$30,890	2,900
482	Dishwasher Food Preparation and Serving	$31,860	$29,740	$34,810	2,170
483	Cashier Sales	$31,750	$30,250	$32,880	20,650
484	Amusement and recreation attendant Personal Care and Service	$31,720	$30,110	$32,150	2,620
485	Host and hostess, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop Food Preparation and Serving	$31,480	$28,450	$31,200	2,830
486	Fast food worker Food Preparation and Serving	$30,910	$29,000	$31,200	30,060
487	Lifeguard, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service worker Protective Service	$30,680	$29,100	$33,580	1,250
488	Library assistant, clerical Office and Administrative Support	$30,620	$28,080	$36,910	310
489	Usher, lobby attendant, and ticket taker Personal Care and Service	$30,240	$28,260	$32,910	510

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (published 2026), and Employment Projections education and training assignments (2025). State pages rank jobs by average (mean) salary, which BLS publishes for every job in every state; a dash means it did not publish the median. Jobs with fewer than 20,000 workers nationally are not listed.

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About the Highest Paying Jobs

Highest Paying Jobs ranks 515 US jobs by what they actually pay, using the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics wage survey (May 2025, published 2026). Filter the list by field, by the education a job needs to start, or by a minimum salary, and sort it by median pay, average pay, what the top 10% earn, hourly wage or the number of people in the job. Ready-made rankings answer the common questions: the highest paying jobs without a degree, with only a high school diploma, with an associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree, entry-level and trade jobs, the best-paid jobs in healthcare, tech, engineering and ten other fields, and the highest paying jobs in each of the 50 states and Washington DC. Every job links to its own salary page with hourly pay, the full pay range and pay by state.

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1 Start with the full ranking, or pick a ready-made list such as jobs without a degree, a field or your state.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the highest paying job in Nebraska?

Anesthesiologist pays the most, with an average salary of $369,590 a year. The top three are anesthesiologist ($369,590), emergency medicine physician ($353,880), obstetrician and gynecologist ($300,500).

How many jobs in Nebraska pay over $100,000?

70 of the 489 jobs in Nebraska have an average salary of $100,000 or more a year.

Which well-paid job in Nebraska has the most openings?

Registered nurse employs the most people among the best-paid jobs there, with about 24,720 workers and an average salary of $88,330. More people in a job usually means more openings each year.

Do jobs pay more in Nebraska?

Pay is usually higher where living costs are higher, so compare a salary with rent and taxes as well. Each job’s page shows its pay in every state, and the take-home pay calculator shows a salary after state tax.

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