Average salary in Nebraska
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
The average salary in Nebraska is $62,400 a year and the median is $48,980, across 1,024,370 jobs (BLS May 2025). Nebraska ranks #32 of 51 for average pay.
| Average (mean) salary | $62,400 |
| Median salary | $48,980 |
| Median hourly wage | $23.55 |
| Bottom 10% earn less than | $30,120 |
| Top 10% earn more than | $103,110 |
| Take-home on the average salary (single, 2026) | $50,359 |
Highest-paying jobs in Nebraska
- Physician: $290,470
- Family Medicine Physician: $228,590
- Chief Executive: $214,680
- Dentist: $179,750
- Architectural and Engineering Manager: $141,020
- Financial Manager: $140,360
- Pharmacist: $139,330
- Computer and Information Systems Manager: $135,780
- Physician Assistant: $133,040
- Nurse Practitioner: $132,130
- Airline Pilot: $131,650
- Human Resources Manager: $129,460
- Sales Manager: $126,990
- Purchasing Manager: $124,010
- Natural Sciences Manager: $120,620
- Manager: $116,430
- Computer Network Architect: $116,420
- Software Engineer: $110,900
- Education Administrator: $110,580
- Marketing Manager: $110,570
Most common jobs in Nebraska
| Job | Employed | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | 30,060 | $29,000 |
| Registered Nurse | 24,720 | $84,730 |
| General and Operations Manager | 24,030 | $85,090 |
| Truck Driver | 23,160 | $58,390 |
| Retail Salesperson | 22,780 | $31,870 |
| Cashier | 20,650 | $30,250 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | 17,980 | $35,920 |
| CNA | 16,450 | $40,000 |
| Secretary and Administrative Assistant | 16,240 | $46,760 |
| Customer Service Representative | 15,340 | $43,940 |
| Laborer and Freight | 13,870 | $42,910 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | 13,660 | $36,150 |
| Waiter and Waitress | 13,310 | $33,770 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | 12,860 | $35,900 |
| Teaching Assistant | 11,190 | $35,160 |
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Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates (all occupations). Highest-paying list covers the 300 largest occupations nationally.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Nebraska?
$62,400 a year (mean of all jobs), with a median of $48,980 ($23.55/hour), per BLS May 2025. Nebraska ranks #32 of 51.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Nebraska?
Physician ($290,470), Family Medicine Physician ($228,590), Chief Executive ($214,680), among the 300 most common occupations.
What is a good salary in Nebraska?
Earning more than the median of $48,980 puts you above half of Nebraska workers; the top 10% earn over $103,110.