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Highest paying jobs in Nebraska after tax

Of the jobs with an exact median in Nebraska, cardiologist pays most: $646,300 a year, and a single filer keeps about $403,607 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Nebraska tax. 1 more show only “$239,200 or more”.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our Nebraska paycheck calculator.

Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in Nebraska?

The 25 best-paid jobs in Nebraska after tax
Rank	Job	Median pay	Take-home
1	Cardiologist	$646,300	$403,607
2	Orthopedic Surgeon	$507,770	$323,121
3	Emergency Medicine Physician	$371,880	$244,169
4	Dermatologist	$359,580	$237,022
5	Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$342,570	$227,139
6	Other Surgeon	$341,410	$226,466
7	Anesthesiologist	$334,210	$222,282
8	Other Physician	$290,470	$196,869
9	Neurologist	$269,270	$184,461
10	Nurse Anesthetist	$246,730	$170,689
11	Pathologist	$229,140	$159,941
12	Family Medicine Physician	$228,590	$159,605
13	Other Dental Specialist	$224,990	$157,405
14	Internal Medicine Physician	$221,360	$155,188
15	Chief Executive	$214,680	$150,850
16	Judge and Magistrate	$208,180	$146,359
17	General Dentist	$179,750	$126,826
18	General Pediatrician	$175,990	$124,427
19	Engineering Manager	$141,020	$102,116
20	Financial Manager	$140,360	$101,695
21	Pharmacist	$139,330	$101,038
22	Nurse Midwive	$138,880	$100,751
23	IT Manager	$135,780	$98,773
24	Aerospace Engineer	$135,670	$98,703
25	Psychiatrist	$135,180	$98,390

Not ranked, because BLS shows only “$239,200 or more” in Nebraska: Orthodontist.

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Every job with a median in Nebraska: pay, take-home and people
Job	Median pay	Take-home	People
Cardiologist	$646,300	$403,607	170
Orthopedic Surgeon	$507,770	$323,121	200
Emergency Medicine Physician	$371,880	$244,169	390
Dermatologist	$359,580	$237,022	–
Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$342,570	$227,139	180
Other Surgeon	$341,410	$226,466	180
Anesthesiologist	$334,210	$222,282	260
Other Physician	$290,470	$196,869	1,170
Neurologist	$269,270	$184,461	80
Nurse Anesthetist	$246,730	$170,689	430
Pathologist	$229,140	$159,941	90
Family Medicine Physician	$228,590	$159,605	830
Other Dental Specialist	$224,990	$157,405	–
Internal Medicine Physician	$221,360	$155,188	900
Chief Executive	$214,680	$150,850	2,510
Judge and Magistrate	$208,180	$146,359	160
General Dentist	$179,750	$126,826	790
General Pediatrician	$175,990	$124,427	290
Engineering Manager	$141,020	$102,116	1,510
Financial Manager	$140,360	$101,695	5,630
Pharmacist	$139,330	$101,038	2,450
Nurse Midwive	$138,880	$100,751	–
IT Manager	$135,780	$98,773	5,070
Aerospace Engineer	$135,670	$98,703	130
Psychiatrist	$135,180	$98,390	180
Computer Hardware Engineer	$134,950	$98,244	80
Database Architect	$134,320	$97,842	610
Physician Assistant	$133,040	$97,025	1,330
Nurse Practitioner	$132,130	$96,444	2,340
Airline Pilot	$131,650	$96,138	60
Other Psychologist	$131,640	$96,132	50
Economics Professor	$130,980	$95,711	90
Human Resources Manager	$129,460	$94,741	1,660
Law Professor	$127,690	$93,612	100
Sales Manager	$126,990	$93,165	3,000
Optometrist	$125,040	$91,921	340
Purchasing Manager	$124,010	$91,264	440
Compensation and Benefits Manager	$121,630	$89,742	140
Environmental Engineer	$120,620	$89,078	270
Natural Sciences Manager	$120,620	$89,078	550
Elevator Installer and Repairer	$117,690	$87,150	140
Administrative Law Judge	$117,060	$86,735	30
Other Manager	$116,430	$86,320	2,640
Computer Network Architect	$116,420	$86,314	1,350
Air Traffic Controller	$111,710	$83,215	70
Farmer and Rancher	$111,460	$83,050	200
Software Developer	$110,900	$82,682	7,260
K-12 Education Administrator	$110,580	$82,471	1,860
Marketing Manager	$110,570	$82,465	1,910
Lawyer	$109,170	$81,543	3,490
Nuclear Power Reactor Operator	$108,650	$81,201	50
Health Services Manager	$107,700	$80,576	3,770
Electrical Engineer	$107,260	$80,287	1,060
Industrial Production Manager	$107,200	$80,247	2,160
Advertising and Promotions Manager	$106,380	$79,708	160
Police Supervisor	$106,100	$79,523	730
Administrative Services Manager	$105,720	$79,273	2,600
Training and Development Manager	$105,710	$79,267	440
Powerhouse and Substation Repairer	$104,850	$78,701	60
Commercial Pilot	$104,780	$78,655	290
Public Relations Manager	$104,440	$78,431	330
Other Social Scientist	$104,420	$78,418	120
Nuclear Medicine Technologist	$104,320	$78,352	120
Veterinarian	$103,500	$77,813	780
Health and Safety Engineer	$103,230	$77,635	90
Civil Engineer	$103,150	$77,582	2,360
Actuary	$102,790	$77,345	270
Facilities Manager	$102,150	$76,924	1,430
Other Physical Scientist	$101,440	$76,457	40
Construction Manager	$100,820	$76,049	3,430
Petroleum Engineer	$100,800	$76,036	150
Detective	$100,530	$75,858	290
Database Administrator	$100,020	$75,523	610
Radiation Therapist	$98,670	$74,634	120
Power Distributor and Dispatcher	$98,570	$74,569	240
Physics Professor	$98,460	$74,496	70
Chemical Engineer	$98,310	$74,398	130
Operations Research Analyst	$98,300	$74,391	330
Materials Engineer	$98,270	$74,371	160
Data Scientist	$98,230	$74,345	1,980
Power Plant Operator	$98,210	$74,332	360
Industrial Engineer	$98,170	$74,305	1,160
Software QA Analyst and Tester	$98,010	$74,200	1,240
Agricultural Sciences Professor	$97,640	$73,957	250
Audiologist	$97,460	$73,838	90
Transportation and Distribution Manager	$97,380	$73,786	1,420
Fundraising Manager	$97,230	$73,687	400
Physical Therapist	$97,090	$73,595	2,140
College Administrator	$96,030	$72,897	1,560
Engineering Professor	$95,860	$72,785	390
Computer Programmer	$95,150	$72,318	1,090
Clinical Psychologist	$94,540	$71,917	770
Anthropologist and Archeologist	$94,520	$71,904	40
Computer Science Professor	$94,360	$71,798	260
Financial Risk Specialist	$94,280	$71,746	250
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent	$94,040	$71,588	150
Occupational Therapist	$93,740	$71,390	1,500
Personal Financial Advisor	$93,280	$71,088	2,210
Dental Hygienist	$92,580	$70,627	1,280
Information Security Analyst	$92,550	$70,607	1,210
Other Computer Occupation	$92,480	$70,561	2,280
Power Line Installer	$92,150	$70,344	1,490
Other Media Equipment Worker	$92,080	$70,298	90
Computer Systems Analyst	$91,810	$70,121	2,440
Architect	$91,530	$69,936	620
Electronics Engineer	$91,140	$69,680	250
Sales Engineer	$90,140	$69,022	130
Emergency Management Director	$89,740	$68,758	120
School Psychologist	$88,980	$68,258	440
Business Professor	$88,690	$68,068	530
Control and Valve Installer	$88,610	$68,015	440
Other Engineer	$88,490	$67,936	300
Mechanical Engineer	$88,060	$67,653	950
Gas Plant Operator	$87,790	$67,475	270
Other Therapist	$86,900	$66,890	40
Political Science Professor	$86,380	$66,548	50
Other Treating Practitioner	$86,260	$66,469	90
Geoscientist	$85,550	$66,001	110
Financial and Investment Analyst	$85,320	$65,850	–
General and Operations Manager	$85,090	$65,699	24,030
Chemistry Professor	$85,050	$65,672	150
Registered Nurse	$84,730	$65,462	24,720
Network and Systems Administrator	$84,700	$65,442	1,560
Technical Sales Representative	$84,400	$65,245	1,700
Speech-Language Pathologist	$84,350	$65,212	1,310
Occupational Safety Specialist	$83,990	$64,975	630
Biomedical Engineer	$83,890	$64,909	80
Statistician	$83,480	$64,639	140
Epidemiologist	$83,240	$64,481	80
Budget Analyst	$83,010	$64,330	200
Non-Retail Sales Supervisor	$82,980	$64,310	1,870
Other Biological Scientist	$82,770	$64,172	240
Nursing Professor	$82,720	$64,139	300
MRI Technologist	$82,710	$64,133	290
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer	$82,670	$64,106	780
Financial Services Sales Agent	$82,560	$64,034	2,150
Labor Relations Specialist	$81,910	$63,606	270
Respiratory Therapist	$81,590	$63,396	840
Cartographer and Photogrammetrist	$81,500	$63,337	50
Biological Science Professor	$81,190	$63,133	500
Medical Scientist	$80,970	$62,988	620
Health Specialties Professor	$80,960	$62,981	2,760
Firefighting Supervisor	$80,810	$62,883	370
Correctional Officer Supervisor	$80,490	$62,672	340
Web Developer	$80,350	$62,580	230
Project Management Specialist	$80,150	$62,448	3,190
Mechanical Engineering Technician	$80,050	$62,382	250
Loan Officer	$79,840	$62,244	2,710
Credit Analyst	$79,730	$62,172	510
Mathematical Science Professor	$79,310	$61,896	270
Communications Professor	$79,180	$61,810	90
Instructional Coordinator	$79,150	$61,790	1,370
Oil and Gas Rotary Drill Operator	$79,140	$61,784	40
Education Professor	$78,950	$61,659	600
Funeral Home Manager	$78,590	$61,422	110
English Professor	$78,450	$61,330	500
Other Education Administrator	$78,210	$61,172	70
Other Business Operations Specialist	$77,980	$61,020	2,540
Maintenance and Repair Supervisor	$77,850	$60,935	4,610
Architecture Professor	$77,540	$60,731	60
Soil and Plant Scientist	$77,500	$60,705	640
Psychology Professor	$77,340	$60,599	170
Other Protective Service Supervisor	$77,150	$60,474	90
Fire Inspector and Investigator	$76,770	$60,224	60
Other Social Worker	$76,520	$60,060	220
Court Reporter	$76,480	$60,033	60
Conservation Scientist	$76,400	$59,981	220
Sociology Professor	$76,230	$59,869	70
Bailiff	$76,090	$59,777	50
Mechanical Insulation Worker	$75,940	$59,678	130
Economist	$75,880	$59,639	90
Claims Adjuster and Examiner	$75,830	$59,606	3,160
Construction Supervisor	$75,570	$59,435	6,020
Management Analyst	$75,360	$59,296	2,740
Philosophy and Religion Professor	$75,280	$59,244	80
Art, Drama, and Music Professor	$75,200	$59,191	490
Insurance Underwriter	$75,120	$59,139	1,410
Buyer and Purchasing Agent	$74,950	$59,027	2,850
Chemist	$74,890	$58,987	350
Urban and Regional Planner	$74,830	$58,948	360
Police Officer	$74,620	$58,810	3,490
Financial Examiner	$74,460	$58,704	840
Set and Exhibit Designer	$73,980	$58,388	50
Compliance Officer	$73,920	$58,349	3,470
Social and Community Service Manager	$73,790	$58,263	1,320
Art Director	$73,270	$57,921	140
Insulation Worker	$73,140	$57,836	310
Cost Estimator	$73,100	$57,809	1,330
Radiologic Technologist	$72,860	$57,651	1,670
Electro-Mechanical Technician	$72,800	$57,612	130
Religious Education Director	$72,500	$57,415	40
Microbiologist	$72,470	$57,395	90
Geography Professor	$72,300	$57,283	40
Food Scientist and Technologist	$72,230	$57,237	230
Production Supervisor	$72,200	$57,217	6,040
Accountant and Auditor	$72,080	$57,138	10,340
Commercial and Industrial Designer	$71,570	$56,803	90
Dietitian and Nutritionist	$70,160	$55,875	570
Historian	$70,050	$55,802	30
Tool and Die Maker	$69,150	$55,210	360
Other Legal Support Worker	$69,010	$55,118	160
Freezing Equipment Operator	$68,170	$54,565	60
Surveyor	$68,050	$54,486	430
Fundraiser	$68,030	$54,473	770
Lodging Manager	$67,990	$54,447	330
Compensation and Benefits Specialist	$67,410	$54,065	460
Other Engineering Technician	$67,200	$53,927	260
Biochemist and Biophysicist	$66,910	$53,736	70
Septic Tank Servicer	$66,890	$53,723	300
Civil Engineering Technician	$66,590	$53,526	370
Other Financial Specialist	$66,290	$53,307	480
Environmental Science Technician	$66,240	$53,269	140
Executive Assistant	$66,210	$53,247	1,860
Library Science Professor	$66,190	$53,232	40
Chiropractor	$66,050	$53,125	500
Forensic Science Technician	$65,920	$53,027	150
Training and Development Specialist	$65,700	$52,860	3,650
Web and Digital Interface Designer	$65,520	$52,724	720
Electrical Engineering Technician	$65,490	$52,701	710
Structural Iron and Steel Worker	$65,470	$52,686	610
Writer and Author	$65,470	$52,686	240
Network Support Specialist	$65,450	$52,671	1,490
Logistician	$65,370	$52,610	1,500
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic	$65,150	$52,443	1,490
Construction Inspector	$65,000	$52,330	570
Stationary Engineer	$64,930	$52,276	290
Interior Designer	$64,870	$52,231	430
Property Appraiser and Assessor	$64,770	$52,155	400
Gas Compressor Operator	$64,620	$52,042	40
Aircraft Assembler	$64,530	$51,973	220
Survey Researcher	$64,530	$51,973	210
Sheet Metal Worker	$64,440	$51,905	440
Mortician and Funeral Director	$64,310	$51,807	210
Industrial Electronics Repairer	$64,120	$51,663	410
Industrial Machinery Mechanic	$64,110	$51,655	2,880
Librarian	$64,060	$51,617	1,200
Environmental Scientist	$64,040	$51,602	510
Wholesale Sales Representative	$64,030	$51,594	8,550
Aircraft Mechanic	$64,020	$51,587	410
Surgical Technologist	$63,880	$51,481	770
Sound Engineering Technician	$63,810	$51,428	50
Mental Health Counselor	$63,770	$51,397	2,170
Calibration Technician	$63,530	$51,215	130
High School Special Education Teacher	$63,460	$51,162	1,240
Middle School Special Education Teacher	$63,460	$51,162	680
Probation Officer	$63,460	$51,162	560
High School Teacher	$63,450	$51,155	7,170
Correctional Officer	$63,380	$51,102	3,250
Entertainment and Recreation Manager	$63,270	$51,018	310
Paralegal and Legal Assistant	$63,250	$51,003	1,630
CNC Programmer	$63,190	$50,958	70
High School Vocational Teacher	$63,180	$50,950	1,310
Occupational Therapy Assistant	$63,180	$50,950	210
Geological Technician	$63,160	$50,935	–
Fish and Game Warden	$63,000	$50,814	70
Oil and Gas Service Unit Operator	$62,990	$50,806	30
Recreational Therapist	$62,980	$50,798	150
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker	$62,920	$50,753	230
Advertising Sales Agent	$62,890	$50,730	1,190
Preschool Special Education Teacher	$62,760	$50,632	80
Licensed Practical Nurse	$62,660	$50,556	4,580
Chemical Technician	$62,640	$50,541	280
Farming and Forestry Supervisor	$62,620	$50,526	90
Marriage and Family Therapist	$62,610	$50,518	260
Middle School Vocational Teacher	$62,580	$50,495	370
Other Teacher	$62,560	$50,480	130
Credit Counselor	$62,510	$50,442	260
Middle School Teacher	$62,510	$50,442	4,150
Cargo and Freight Agent	$62,500	$50,435	390
School and Career Counselor	$62,500	$50,435	2,190
Elementary Special Education Teacher	$62,420	$50,374	1,900
Healthcare Social Worker	$62,420	$50,374	980
Elementary School Teacher	$62,380	$50,344	8,710
Auto Damage Insurance Appraiser	$62,350	$50,321	90
Kindergarten Teacher	$62,200	$50,207	1,120
Landscape Architect	$62,170	$50,184	190
Other Social Sciences Professor	$62,010	$50,063	–
Office Supervisor	$61,980	$50,040	9,930
Human Resources Specialist	$61,930	$50,002	7,220
Public Relations Specialist	$61,780	$49,889	1,590
Transportation Security Screener	$61,710	$49,836	290
Criminal Justice Professor	$61,650	$49,790	70
Property and Real Estate Manager	$61,610	$49,760	1,530
Insurance Sales Agent	$61,590	$49,745	6,160
Architectural and Civil Drafter	$61,550	$49,714	850
Social Work Professor	$61,430	$49,623	50
Traffic Technician	$61,380	$49,586	40
Physical Therapist Assistant	$61,370	$49,578	980
Gambling Manager	$61,360	$49,570	40
Orthotist and Prosthetist	$61,290	$49,517	110
Water Treatment Plant Operator	$61,220	$49,464	740
Brickmason and Blockmason	$61,200	$49,449	350
Machinery Maintenance Worker	$61,190	$49,442	650
Mechanical Drafter	$61,170	$49,426	530
Rigger	$61,080	$49,358	100
Firefighter	$61,040	$49,328	1,070
Athletic Trainer	$61,020	$49,313	270
Plumber	$60,970	$49,275	4,110
Brokerage Clerk	$60,880	$49,207	440
IT Support Specialist	$60,830	$49,169	6,380
Electrician	$60,820	$49,161	6,440
Crane and Tower Operator	$60,720	$49,085	410
Farm and Home Management Educator	$60,670	$49,047	90
Transportation Supervisor	$60,630	$49,017	3,530
Atmospheric and Space Scientist	$60,540	$48,949	160
Clinical Lab Technologist	$60,540	$48,949	1,930
Telecom Equipment Installer	$60,520	$48,934	1,430
Chef and Head Cook	$60,510	$48,926	540
Vocational Instructor	$60,490	$48,911	470
Forging Machine Operator	$60,460	$48,888	200
Food Service Manager	$60,450	$48,881	2,050
Millwright	$60,320	$48,782	590
Earth Driller	$60,200	$48,691	210
Cardiovascular Technologist	$60,000	$48,540	330
Market Research Analyst	$60,000	$48,540	3,780
Industrial Engineering Technician	$59,970	$48,517	240
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$59,880	$48,449	2,150
HVAC Technician	$59,850	$48,426	3,020
Other Special Education Teacher	$59,760	$48,358	60
Chemical Equipment Operator	$59,750	$48,350	1,020
Milling Machine Operator	$59,630	$48,259	70
Statistical Assistant	$59,620	$48,252	170
Electrical and Electronics Drafter	$59,570	$48,214	190
Postal Mail Sorter	$59,490	$48,153	640
Postal Service Clerk	$59,490	$48,153	690
Tile and Stone Setter	$59,350	$48,047	–
Occupational Safety Technician	$59,180	$47,918	200
Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent	$59,150	$47,895	180
Diesel Mechanic	$59,140	$47,888	2,720
Crushing and Grinding Machine Operator	$58,920	$47,721	270
Other Precision Instrument Repairer	$58,710	$47,562	–
Other Drafter	$58,640	$47,509	110
Other Personal Service Manager	$58,640	$47,509	80
Curator	$58,600	$47,478	120
Dental Laboratory Technician	$58,590	$47,471	190
Skincare Specialist	$58,420	$47,342	550
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver	$58,390	$47,319	23,160
Surface Mining Machine Operator	$58,370	$47,304	300
Construction Equipment Operator	$58,360	$47,296	3,180
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist	$57,890	$46,940	140
Landscaping Supervisor	$57,820	$46,887	1,010
Services Sales Representative	$57,770	$46,849	6,110
Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairer	$57,760	$46,842	60
Clergy	$57,520	$46,660	270
Psychiatric Technician	$57,370	$46,546	1,390
Welding Machine Operator	$57,280	$46,478	650
History Professor	$57,150	$46,379	190
Medical Equipment Repairer	$57,080	$46,326	360
Manicurist and Pedicurist	$56,940	$46,220	310
Health Education Specialist	$56,800	$46,114	230
Mechanical Door Repairer	$56,760	$46,084	280
Graphic Designer	$56,700	$46,038	1,670
RV Service Technician	$56,510	$45,894	110
Paramedic	$56,230	$45,682	490
Social Science Research Assistant	$56,190	$45,652	230
Preschool and Daycare Administrator	$56,160	$45,629	550
Machinist	$55,860	$45,401	1,810
Film and Video Editor	$55,810	$45,364	120
Production and Planning Clerk	$55,710	$45,288	1,690
Animal Scientist	$55,300	$44,977	210
Agricultural Inspector	$55,090	$44,818	370
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$54,900	$44,674	910
Medical Appliance Technician	$54,770	$44,575	170
Environmental Engineering Technician	$54,690	$44,515	40
Auto Body Repairer	$54,130	$44,090	1,120
Massage Therapist	$53,950	$43,954	270
Dispatcher	$53,880	$43,901	1,500
Oil and Gas Roustabout	$53,340	$43,491	40
Surgical Assistant	$53,190	$43,378	80
Other Social Service Specialist	$53,170	$43,362	160
Interpreter and Translator	$53,050	$43,271	570
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator	$52,800	$43,082	60
Event Planner	$52,630	$42,953	610
Producer and Director	$52,580	$42,915	470
Radio and Cell Tower Installer	$52,410	$42,786	–
Metal Extruding Machine Operator	$52,360	$42,748	510
Welder	$52,220	$42,642	4,200
Other Professor	$52,210	$42,635	830
Community Health Worker	$51,780	$42,309	160
Continuous Mining Machine Operator	$51,760	$42,294	70
Private Detective and Investigator	$51,750	$42,286	160
Medical Records Specialist	$51,670	$42,225	1,640
Forest and Conservation Technician	$51,630	$42,195	100
Quality Control Inspector	$51,270	$41,922	3,350
Multiple Machine Tool Operator	$50,960	$41,687	1,250
Special Effects Artist and Animator	$50,830	$41,589	90
General Maintenance Worker	$50,700	$41,490	9,850
Audio and Video Technician	$50,660	$41,460	290
Carpet Installer	$50,600	$41,414	–
Auto Mechanic	$50,560	$41,384	4,560
Carpenter	$50,320	$41,202	5,710
Eligibility Interviewer	$50,320	$41,202	220
Public Safety Telecommunicator	$50,270	$41,164	750
Glazier	$50,190	$41,104	440
Motorcycle Mechanic	$50,170	$41,088	40
Fence Erector	$50,120	$41,051	190
Telecom Line Installer	$50,070	$41,013	390
Credit Authorizer	$50,030	$40,982	130
Other Information and Record Clerk	$49,940	$40,914	540
Lighting Technician	$49,860	$40,853	–
Farm Equipment Mechanic	$49,810	$40,816	1,770
Correspondence Clerk	$49,800	$40,808	60
Other Building Cleaning Worker	$49,740	$40,762	–
Small Engine Mechanic	$49,710	$40,740	300
Travel Agent	$49,690	$40,725	240
Engine and Other Machine Assembler	$49,590	$40,649	110
Judicial Law Clerk	$49,570	$40,634	110
Health Information Technologist	$49,520	$40,596	260
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher	$49,510	$40,588	3,200
Choreographer	$49,490	$40,573	60
Other Healthcare Technical Worker	$49,400	$40,505	200
Refuse and Recycling Collector	$49,390	$40,497	910
CNC Machine Operator	$49,360	$40,474	830
Coating and Painting Machine Operator	$49,340	$40,459	740
Woodworking Machine Operator	$49,190	$40,346	490
Weigher, Checker, and Sampler	$49,090	$40,270	630
Locksmith and Safe Repairer	$49,070	$40,255	50
Mixing Machine Operator	$49,050	$40,239	940
Adult Education and ESL Instructor	$49,040	$40,232	130
Loan Interviewer and Clerk	$48,970	$40,179	1,010
Other Maintenance and Repair Worker	$48,940	$40,156	770
Slaughterer and Meat Packer	$48,910	$40,133	5,480
Title Examiner	$48,880	$40,111	360
Housekeeping Supervisor	$48,870	$40,103	1,260
Hand Cutter and Trimmer	$48,830	$40,073	60
Structural Metal Fabricator	$48,820	$40,065	580
Forming and Pressing Machine Operator	$48,760	$40,020	750
Cutting and Press Machine Operator	$48,690	$39,967	1,320
Highway Maintenance Worker	$48,650	$39,936	2,580
Other Science Technician	$48,640	$39,929	300
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer	$48,620	$39,914	770
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter	$48,600	$39,898	230
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker	$48,540	$39,853	210
Food Science Technician	$48,530	$39,845	170
Grinding Machine Operator	$48,500	$39,823	300
Metal Molding Machine Operator	$48,500	$39,823	1,000
Insurance Claims Clerk	$48,490	$39,815	2,520
Court and Municipal Clerk	$48,420	$39,762	1,210
Cutting Machine Operator	$48,300	$39,671	530
Biological Technician	$48,220	$39,610	600
Other Plant and System Operator	$48,220	$39,610	70
Heat Treating Equipment Operator	$48,120	$39,535	50
Surveying and Mapping Technician	$48,080	$39,504	770
Plating Machine Operator	$48,010	$39,451	400
Security and Fire Alarm Installer	$48,000	$39,444	490
Paper Goods Machine Operator	$47,980	$39,428	300
Procurement Clerk	$47,950	$39,406	910
Coach and Scout	$47,810	$39,300	1,180
Child and Family Social Worker	$47,770	$39,269	4,830
School Bus Driver	$47,760	$39,262	2,330
Vehicle Electronics Installer	$47,630	$39,163	–
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter	$47,580	$39,125	8,340
Vending Machine Repairer	$47,520	$39,080	80
Pesticide Applicator	$47,500	$39,065	380
Agricultural Technician	$47,420	$39,004	580
Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator	$47,420	$39,004	90
Billing and Posting Clerk	$47,410	$38,996	3,310
Medical Assistant	$47,370	$38,966	2,380
Tool Grinder, Filer, and Sharpener	$47,360	$38,958	40
Lathe Operator	$47,350	$38,951	120
Construction Painter	$47,280	$38,898	1,590
Construction Laborer	$47,260	$38,883	8,530
Real Estate Sales Agent	$47,240	$38,867	1,400
New Accounts Clerk	$47,140	$38,792	1,150
Human Resources Assistant	$47,130	$38,784	440
Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk	$47,110	$38,769	10,050
Other Protective Service Worker	$47,090	$38,754	80
Separating Machine Operator	$47,080	$38,746	1,050
Word Processor and Typist	$47,080	$38,746	80
Rehabilitation Counselor	$47,050	$38,723	480
Preschool Teacher	$47,040	$38,716	1,630
Mason Helper	$47,000	$38,686	110
Wood Sawing Machine Operator	$46,970	$38,663	140
Jeweler	$46,920	$38,625	120
Computer and Office Machine Repairer	$46,890	$38,602	640
Electrical and Electronic Assembler	$46,810	$38,542	810
Other Financial Clerk	$46,810	$38,542	60
Administrative Assistant	$46,760	$38,504	16,240
Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator	$46,730	$38,481	5,020
Agricultural Equipment Operator	$46,670	$38,435	1,090
Dental Assistant	$46,660	$38,428	2,520
Auto Glass Installer	$46,630	$38,405	70
Pharmacy Technician	$46,610	$38,390	2,660
Roofer	$46,460	$38,276	1,730
Editor	$46,320	$38,170	360
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loader	$46,300	$38,155	–
Molder, Shaper, and Caster	$46,220	$38,094	240
Packaging Machine Operator	$46,220	$38,094	4,410
Camera Operator	$46,180	$38,064	100
Other Food Service Worker	$46,170	$38,056	–
Pump Operator	$46,170	$38,056	–
Other Health Technician	$46,140	$38,034	830
Medical Secretary	$46,100	$38,003	4,110
Personal Service Supervisor	$46,010	$37,935	840
Residential Advisor	$45,980	$37,912	230
Foundry Mold and Coremaker	$45,910	$37,859	90
Medical Transcriptionist	$45,880	$37,837	230
Legal Secretary	$45,800	$37,776	1,310
Rolling Machine Operator	$45,800	$37,776	230
Paving Equipment Operator	$45,760	$37,746	390
Security Supervisor	$45,700	$37,700	370
Cleaning Equipment Operator	$45,690	$37,693	400
Hearing Aid Specialist	$45,660	$37,670	90
Home Appliance Repairer	$45,620	$37,640	260
Agricultural Grader and Sorter	$45,560	$37,594	330
Furniture Finisher	$45,540	$37,579	80
Machine Feeder and Offbearer	$45,470	$37,526	210
Miscellaneous Assembler	$45,470	$37,526	7,240
Food Cooking Machine Operator	$45,420	$37,488	670
Motorboat Mechanic	$45,400	$37,473	80
Dredge Operator	$45,290	$37,389	30
Retail Sales Supervisor	$45,280	$37,382	7,010
Other Entertainer and Performer	$45,219	$37,336	70
Ophthalmic Medical Technician	$45,210	$37,329	530
Transit and Intercity Bus Driver	$45,120	$37,261	460
Parts Salesperson	$45,100	$37,245	2,360
Broadcast Announcer and Radio DJ	$45,020	$37,185	280
Production Helper	$45,020	$37,185	700
Occupational Therapy Aide	$44,980	$37,154	90
Recreation Supervisor	$44,910	$37,101	620
Plumber Helper	$44,550	$36,828	70
Other Material Moving Worker	$44,510	$36,798	50
Pipelayer	$44,470	$36,768	570
Interviewer	$44,130	$36,510	2,280
Light Truck Driver	$44,120	$36,503	4,210
Shipping and Receiving Clerk	$44,110	$36,495	5,670
Order Clerk	$44,060	$36,457	440
Electrician Helper	$44,050	$36,449	140
Customer Service Representative	$43,940	$36,366	15,340
Floor Sander and Finisher	$43,880	$36,321	–
Broadcast Technician	$43,680	$36,169	160
Veterinary Technician	$43,680	$36,169	690
Gambling Services Supervisor	$43,610	$36,116	100
Food Roasting Machine Operator	$43,410	$35,964	440
Conveyor Operator	$43,360	$35,926	1,180
Mental Health Social Worker	$43,240	$35,835	900
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator	$43,230	$35,828	50
Bill and Account Collector	$43,210	$35,813	730
Tax Preparer	$43,010	$35,661	420
Other Production Worker	$42,980	$35,638	510
Hand Laborer and Material Mover	$42,910	$35,585	13,870
Other Education Worker	$42,270	$35,100	370
Printing Press Operator	$42,070	$34,949	2,140
Museum Technician and Conservator	$41,960	$34,865	60
Photographer	$41,920	$34,835	220
Emergency Medical Technician	$41,710	$34,676	540
Furnace and Kiln Operator	$41,650	$34,630	100
Model	$41,600	$34,592	–
Medical Equipment Preparer	$41,480	$34,501	550
Food Batchmaker	$41,210	$34,297	1,270
Prepress Technician and Worker	$40,930	$34,084	400
File Clerk	$40,640	$33,865	750
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician	$40,640	$33,865	170
Other Counselor	$40,530	$33,781	–
News Reporter and Journalist	$40,420	$33,698	350
Animal Breeder	$40,220	$33,546	40
Mail Clerk	$40,080	$33,440	240
Nursing Assistant	$40,000	$33,380	16,450
Audiovisual Equipment Installer	$39,940	$33,334	–
Security Guard	$39,840	$33,258	4,700
Dispensing Optician	$39,830	$33,251	870
Fine Artist	$39,800	$33,228	40
Carpenter Helper	$39,670	$33,129	50
Graduate Teaching Assistant	$39,650	$33,114	730
Data Entry Keyer	$39,600	$33,076	1,260
Phlebotomist	$39,540	$33,031	920
Crop and Nursery Farmworker	$39,530	$33,023	440
Tree Trimmer and Pruner	$39,380	$32,910	–
Food Service Supervisor	$39,230	$32,796	7,840
Landscaper and Groundskeeper	$39,140	$32,728	7,280
Other Healthcare Support Worker	$39,140	$32,728	430
Barber	$39,090	$32,690	–
Pest Control Worker	$38,960	$32,591	460
Social and Human Service Assistant	$38,940	$32,576	1,460
Hand Packer and Packager	$38,880	$32,531	3,010
Other Office Support Worker	$38,840	$32,500	690
Office Machine Operator	$38,820	$32,485	100
Tutor	$38,470	$32,220	950
Tailor and Dressmaker	$38,380	$32,152	40
Self-Enrichment Teacher	$38,240	$32,045	3,360
Teller	$38,140	$31,970	4,590
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$37,990	$31,856	110
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer	$37,980	$31,848	680
Receptionist and Information Clerk	$37,860	$31,757	6,750
Reservation and Ticket Agent	$37,850	$31,750	650
General Office Clerk	$37,820	$31,727	10,000
Dietetic Technician	$37,760	$31,682	100
Other Sales and Related Worker	$37,760	$31,682	650
Substitute Teacher	$37,690	$31,629	3,430
Butcher and Meat Cutter	$37,630	$31,583	1,380
Fiber Extruding Machine Operator	$37,630	$31,583	50
Switchboard Operator	$37,570	$31,538	180
Aircraft Service Attendant	$37,530	$31,507	220
Other Textile Worker	$37,410	$31,416	30
Farm and Ranch Animal Worker	$37,220	$31,272	570
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment	$37,160	$31,227	4,570
Other Transportation Worker	$37,140	$31,212	30
Sewing Machine Operator	$37,060	$31,151	300
Restaurant Cook	$37,030	$31,128	4,750
Library Technician	$36,920	$31,045	710
Print Binding and Finishing Worker	$36,800	$30,954	210
Textile Winding Machine Operator	$36,760	$30,924	40
Tire Repairer and Changer	$36,590	$30,795	910
Counter and Rental Clerk	$36,450	$30,689	3,960
Institution and Cafeteria Cook	$36,390	$30,643	4,410
Desktop Publisher	$36,280	$30,560	40
Home Health Aide	$36,150	$30,461	13,660
Veterinary Assistant	$36,100	$30,423	900
Floral Designer	$35,930	$30,294	390
Stocker and Order Filler	$35,920	$30,287	17,980
Janitor	$35,900	$30,272	12,860
Maintenance and Repair Helper	$35,480	$29,953	350
Other Construction Helper	$35,470	$29,946	50
Baker	$35,280	$29,802	1,030
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur	$35,280	$29,802	1,570
Food Preparation Worker	$35,210	$29,749	6,890
Teaching Assistant	$35,160	$29,711	11,190
Ambulance Driver and Attendant	$35,020	$29,605	280
Driver/Sales Worker	$34,950	$29,552	2,590
Automotive Service Attendant	$34,940	$29,544	910
Animal Trainer	$34,900	$29,514	60
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker	$34,790	$29,430	1,060
School Bus Monitor	$34,750	$29,400	480
Courier and Messenger	$34,600	$29,286	470
Recreation Worker	$34,590	$29,279	1,510
Hairstylist and Cosmetologist	$34,320	$29,074	1,890
Maid and Housekeeper	$34,170	$28,960	6,250
Waiter and Waitress	$33,770	$28,657	13,310
Baggage Porter and Bellhop	$33,640	$28,559	70
Garment Presser	$33,300	$28,298	170
Other Motor Vehicle Operator	$33,280	$28,282	760
Parking Attendant	$32,880	$27,975	460
Demonstrator and Product Promoter	$32,180	$27,437	200
Retail Salesperson	$31,870	$27,199	22,780
Animal Caretaker	$31,680	$27,053	2,100
Gambling Cage Worker	$31,640	$27,022	90
Pharmacy Aide	$31,610	$26,999	400
Tour and Travel Guide	$31,580	$26,976	340
Nonrestaurant Food Server	$31,540	$26,945	3,800
Hotel Desk Clerk	$31,490	$26,907	1,650
Fitness Trainer and Instructor	$31,440	$26,868	2,410
Umpire and Referee	$31,390	$26,830	40
Telemarketer	$31,200	$26,684	490
Childcare Worker	$30,740	$26,331	9,390
Busser and Dining Room Attendant	$30,690	$26,292	2,160
Short Order Cook	$30,530	$26,169	1,810
Fast Food Cook	$30,430	$26,092	2,900
Cashier	$30,250	$25,954	20,650
Bartender	$30,180	$25,900	7,320
Funeral Attendant	$30,170	$25,893	270
Other Personal Care Worker	$30,120	$25,854	140
Amusement and Recreation Attendant	$30,110	$25,847	2,620
Upholsterer	$29,960	$25,731	110
Dishwasher	$29,740	$25,562	2,170
Sports Book Writer and Runner	$29,670	$25,508	360
Lifeguard and Ski Patrol	$29,100	$25,070	1,250
Fast Food and Counter Worker	$29,000	$24,994	30,060
Restaurant Host and Hostess	$28,450	$24,570	2,830
Usher and Ticket Taker	$28,260	$24,420	510
Gambling Booth Cashier	$28,080	$24,278	40
Library Assistant	$28,080	$24,278	310
Physical Therapist Aide	$28,080	$24,278	670

Best take-home first. Jobs with no Nebraska median from BLS are left out; each job’s own page has the national figures.

Which other states can I check?

All jobs and groups: pay by job. Your own paycheck: the Nebraska paycheck calculator.

Questions about pay in Nebraska

What is the highest-paying job in Nebraska?

BLS shows a median of “$239,200 or more” for 1 job in Nebraska, such as orthodontist. Of the jobs with an exact median, cardiologist pays most: $646,300, or $403,607 after tax.

What is the most common job in Nebraska?

Fast Food and Counter Worker: about 30,060 people in Nebraska, with a median of $29,000.

How much do you take home on the median Nebraska salary?

The median pay for all jobs in Nebraska is $48,980 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $40,186 a year after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Nebraska tax.

Which job pays more in Nebraska than in the rest of the US?

Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in Nebraska, psychiatric technician pays furthest above its US median: $57,370 here, 27% more than the national $45,130.

Where do these figures come from?

Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in Nebraska. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.