Salaries in Northeast Nebraska

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area • 349 occupations

Highest-paying occupations in Northeast Nebraska

OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
Family Medicine Physicians $336,380 90
Physicians, All Other $285,950 40
Chief Executives $163,630 180
Optometrists $135,360 30
Computer and Information Systems Managers $133,160 120
Financial Managers $131,080 290

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Family Medicine Physicians $336,380 90
      Physicians, All Other $285,950 40
      Chief Executives $163,630 180
      Optometrists $135,360 30
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $133,160 120
      Financial Managers $131,080 290
      Nurse Practitioners $130,830 200
      Pharmacists $130,020 190
      Physician Assistants $125,980 90
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $125,520 130
      Dentists, General $122,550 60
      Human Resources Managers $115,090 90
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $113,420 90
      Software Developers $112,510 60
      Electrical Engineers $109,450 80
      Computer Systems Analysts $104,030 60
      Sales Managers $103,870 190
      Purchasing Managers $103,200 40
      Medical and Health Services Managers $102,960 330
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $102,880 140
      Industrial Production Managers $100,640 310
      Information Security Analysts $99,320 40
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $99,160 260
      Physical Therapists $97,890 160
      Administrative Services Managers $97,740 100
      Power Distributors and Dispatchers $97,680 —
      Marketing Managers $97,400 60
      Industrial Engineers $96,830 210
      Management Analysts $94,190 60
      Facilities Managers $93,680 100
      Managers, All Other $93,390 150
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $93,160 80
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $93,100 50
      Occupational Therapists $92,720 100
      Database Administrators $89,240 40
      Gas Plant Operators $89,070 30
      Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $88,590 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $88,390 30
      Civil Engineers $86,740 60
      Construction Managers $85,610 190
      Data Scientists $85,370 50
      Financial and Investment Analysts $84,890 40
      Loan Officers $84,440 380
      Dental Hygienists $83,640 150
      Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $83,610 40
      Computer Programmers $83,370 40
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $82,740 120
      Speech-Language Pathologists $82,310 130
      English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $82,160 —
      Veterinarians $81,270 80
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $80,780 50
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $80,180 220
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $80,020 —
      Mechanical Engineers $79,730 110
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $79,670 —
      Registered Nurses $79,410 1,950
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $79,390 110
      School Psychologists $79,330 70
      Lawyers $79,160 140
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $78,980 —
      Respiratory Therapists $78,880 70
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $78,770 40
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $78,670 30
      Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $78,290 130
      Natural Sciences Managers $77,790 30
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $77,390 —
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $77,360 490
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $77,060 220
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,050 70
      Engineers, All Other $76,910 40
      Project Management Specialists $76,850 160
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $76,320 60
      General and Operations Managers $76,300 2,150
      Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers $75,370 30
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $75,330 —
      Instructional Coordinators $75,180 90
      Computer Occupations, All Other $75,020 100
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $74,660 40
      Surveyors $73,500 30
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,030 440
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $71,590 160
      Personal Financial Advisors $70,670 120
      Social and Community Service Managers $70,620 90
      Logisticians $69,970 70
      Compliance Officers $69,950 210
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $68,980 320
      Computer Network Support Specialists $68,970 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,220 990
      Accountants and Auditors $67,800 720
      Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $66,670 40
      Fundraisers $66,620 60
      Cost Estimators $66,600 150
      Tool and Die Makers $66,530 70
      Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $66,130 40
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $66,010 90
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $65,300 130
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $64,930 120
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,820 30
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,560 80
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,290 70
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $63,740 170
      Soil and Plant Scientists $63,610 90
      Tax Preparers $63,580 60
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,520 290
      Millwrights $63,440 60
      Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $62,960 40
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,580 720
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $62,440 410
      Chiropractors $62,220 40
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $62,160 110
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $62,140 90
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,060 220
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $61,980 200
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $61,970 830
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $61,790 30
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,600 600
      Training and Development Specialists $61,520 200
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,300 1,090
      Human Resources Specialists $61,290 470
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $60,980 40
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,720 1,040
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $60,700 50
      Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $60,580 40
      Agricultural Inspectors $60,180 60
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $60,000 180
      Physical Therapist Assistants $59,650 110
      Calibration Technologists and Technicians $59,520 140
      Mechanical Drafters $59,510 200
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $59,480 310
      Firefighters $59,300 100
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $59,030 200
      Postal Service Clerks $58,950 140
      Surgical Technologists $58,720 50
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,720 230
      Tutors $58,690 100
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $58,520 130
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $58,310 230
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $58,150 390
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $58,010 200
      Electricians $57,850 680
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $57,190 50
      Food Service Managers $57,180 100
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,070 810
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $57,030 220
      Real Estate Sales Agents $56,920 60
      Healthcare Social Workers $56,830 90
      Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $56,770 50
      Insurance Sales Agents $56,540 550
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $56,330 50
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $56,190 70
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $56,160 480
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $55,970 140
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $55,930 280
      Urban and Regional Planners $55,640 40
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $55,540 370
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $55,360 70
      Public Relations Specialists $55,240 60
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $54,810 140
      Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $54,480 370
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $54,410 120
      Computer User Support Specialists $53,880 220
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $53,590 300
      Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $53,380 30
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $53,350 60
      Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $52,770 270
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $52,320 160
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $52,280 120
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,200 2,300
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $52,000 160
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $51,870 100
      Chemical Technicians $51,750 30
      Paramedics $51,750 40
      Agricultural Technicians $51,720 30
      Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $51,710 —
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School $51,430 30
      Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $51,210 50
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $51,040 340
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,960 400
      Athletic Trainers $50,930 40
      Clergy $50,900 40
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,850 640
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $50,620 200
      Structural Iron and Steel Workers $50,310 60
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $50,120 60
      Medical Records Specialists $49,640 130
      Mechanical Door Repairers $49,560 40
      Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $49,260 60
      Helpers--Production Workers $49,070 150
      Web and Digital Interface Designers $49,050 30
      Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $49,010 1,350
      Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders $48,860 50
      Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,740 120
      Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,740 —
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,720 900
      Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $48,690 120
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,420 1,080
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $48,220 1,410
      Coaches and Scouts $48,070 140
      Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $48,030 100
      Highway Maintenance Workers $47,680 590
      Carpenters $47,470 480
      Interpreters and Translators $47,320 50
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,050 310
      Slaughterers and Meat Packers $46,900 1,580
      Medical Equipment Preparers $46,830 40
      Advertising Sales Agents $46,780 40
      Machinists $46,740 450
      Pipelayers $46,740 80
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $46,480 40
      Crane and Tower Operators $46,410 60
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,350 770
      Graphic Designers $46,160 60
      Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,070 40
      Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $45,780 80
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $45,620 510
      New Accounts Clerks $45,510 110
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $45,500 170
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $45,400 140
      Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders $45,380 40
      Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $45,230 30
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $45,160 90
      Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,110 80
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,100 100
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,080 180
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $44,940 180
      Agricultural Equipment Operators $44,910 140
      Phlebotomists $44,830 40
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $44,820 40
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,680 300
      Chefs and Head Cooks $44,670 50
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $44,460 40
      Construction Laborers $44,400 750
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $44,400 490
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $44,320 70
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $44,120 80
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $43,990 80
      Food Processing Workers, All Other $43,990 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $43,890 700
      Food Batchmakers $43,860 360
      Medical Assistants $43,820 270
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $43,730 1,100
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $43,710 40
      Procurement Clerks $43,520 100
      Parts Salespersons $43,460 290
      Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $43,390 30
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $43,310 90
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,220 2,090
      Emergency Medical Technicians $43,150 40
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $43,120 1,440
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $43,000 340
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $42,980 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $42,950 40
      Sales and Related Workers, All Other $42,870 40
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $42,860 140
      Dental Assistants $42,710 170
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $42,470 510
      Conveyor Operators and Tenders $42,180 250
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $42,130 120
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $42,030 100
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $41,970 60
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $41,600 60
      Editors $41,560 50
      Bus Drivers, School $41,450 300
      Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $41,300 50
      Printing Press Operators $41,210 120
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $40,950 30
      Roofers $40,710 70
      Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders $40,500 50
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,470 220
      Billing and Posting Clerks $40,360 320
      Psychiatric Technicians $40,350 130
      Sheet Metal Workers $40,150 30
      Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $39,860 180
      Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $39,570 30
      Legislators $39,560 70
      Social and Human Service Assistants $39,440 120
      Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,200 50
      Opticians, Dispensing $39,120 70
      Light Truck Drivers $39,090 300
      Customer Service Representatives $38,940 710
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,910 720
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $38,870 90
      Data Entry Keyers $38,770 60
      Nursing Assistants $38,620 2,000
      Sewing Machine Operators $38,520 30
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,870 630
      Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $37,820 50
      File Clerks $37,810 120
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $37,640 1,420
      Pharmacy Technicians $37,480 270
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $37,370 140
      Security Guards $37,330 210
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $37,330 580
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $37,280 170
      Office Clerks, General $36,840 1,060
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,810 540
      Tire Repairers and Changers $36,600 40
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $36,400 230
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $36,080 160
      Stockers and Order Fillers $36,060 1,510
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $36,030 540
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $35,860 100
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,840 40
      News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $35,610 40
      Tellers $35,600 660
      Tree Trimmers and Pruners $35,180 70
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,010 610
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $34,320 80
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $34,150 80
      Recreation Workers $33,440 140
      Counter and Rental Clerks $33,120 290
      Cooks, Restaurant $32,780 310
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $32,400 —
      Driver/Sales Workers $32,390 280
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $31,590 700
      Funeral Attendants $31,510 40
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $31,470 920
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $31,260 200
      Library Technicians $30,740 120
      Residential Advisors $30,620 50
      Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $30,610 80
      Food Preparation Workers $30,220 680
      Retail Salespersons $30,210 2,100
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $30,040 380
      Bakers $29,980 80
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $29,600 670
      Physical Therapist Aides $29,440 30
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,430 250
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $29,220 140
      Cashiers $29,120 2,580
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,110 2,460
      Waiters and Waitresses $28,710 950
      Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners $28,660 50
      Floral Designers $28,430 50
      Cooks, Fast Food $28,350 180
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,210 1,510
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $28,100 110
      Pharmacy Aides $27,960 80
      Couriers and Messengers $27,950 140
      Animal Caretakers $27,920 120
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $27,620 —
      Childcare Workers $27,480 630
      Bartenders $27,380 460
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $27,020 150
      Library Assistants, Clerical $26,690 130
      Dishwashers $26,680 160
      Cooks, Short Order $26,010 180
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $25,560 160
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $25,250 130