May 2025 OEWS · Nebraska
Highest-paying jobs in Omaha, NE-IA
All-occupations median
$49,660
- 10th percentile
- $30,670
- 25th percentile
- $37,740
- Median
- $49,660
- 75th percentile
- $76,860
- 90th percentile
- $107,410
- Mean
- $64,900
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
Employment across all occupations: 498,100.
The 2024 all-items regional price parity for this metro is 91.911, with the United States at 100. Compare prices.
Highest published annual medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiologists | 110 | $221,850 | $598,480 | $736,270 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | 130 | $219,210 | $534,820 | $555,800 |
| Dermatologists | Not available | $106,670 | $393,150 | $612,050 |
| Anesthesiologists | 180 | $229,490 | $343,730 | $513,340 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 140 | $94,140 | $342,570 | $459,300 |
| Neurologists | 70 | $103,390 | $316,840 | $377,900 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 200 | $71,290 | $306,350 | $511,320 |
| Physicians, All Other | 870 | $80,370 | $290,460 | $405,780 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 230 | $221,820 | $271,680 | $323,050 |
| Chief Executives | 1,330 | $105,770 | $228,220 | $530,980 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 150 | $201,100 | $224,990 | $279,280 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | 80 | $71,000 | $214,920 | $465,980 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | 90 | $147,510 | $208,180 | $213,800 |
| Surgeons, All Other | 140 | $71,160 | $204,930 | $687,380 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 410 | $71,350 | $200,860 | $363,080 |
| Dentists, General | 440 | $58,580 | $187,400 | $263,450 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 740 | $70,920 | $185,110 | $369,180 |
| Aerospace Engineers | Not available | $114,740 | $171,380 | $217,240 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 720 | $107,040 | $148,930 | $222,240 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 2,970 | $98,810 | $145,500 | $215,960 |
| Pharmacists | 1,350 | $56,130 | $141,830 | $170,090 |
| Financial Managers | 3,120 | $97,080 | $140,390 | $235,850 |
| Nurse Midwives | Not available | $122,350 | $138,880 | $151,730 |
| Database Architects | 490 | $95,100 | $136,620 | $173,050 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 60 | $94,310 | $136,600 | $172,600 |
| Physician Assistants | 720 | $106,690 | $134,130 | $168,400 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 1,380 | $107,450 | $133,760 | $161,990 |
| Psychiatrists | 160 | $53,160 | $132,200 | $353,440 |
| Human Resources Managers | 1,020 | $85,570 | $132,020 | $211,770 |
| Lawyers | 2,010 | $76,700 | $131,730 | $230,820 |
| Sales Managers | 1,760 | $77,320 | $130,100 | $226,880 |
| Purchasing Managers | 210 | $79,630 | $128,390 | $187,100 |
| Optometrists | 140 | $62,090 | $127,110 | $207,000 |
| Software Developers | 3,920 | $80,120 | $125,220 | $162,800 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 200 | $79,100 | $124,470 | $205,690 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | 90 | $85,350 | $122,070 | $175,420 |
| Computer Network Architects | 780 | $80,300 | $121,970 | $167,940 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | 940 | $81,110 | $121,950 | $159,850 |
| Managers, All Other | 1,380 | $56,400 | $120,620 | $195,400 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 40 | $77,770 | $120,570 | $131,580 |
Occupations with an hourly median only
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | 30 | $14.13 | $15.33 | $29.57 |
Largest occupations
Questions this page answers
What is the median wage in Omaha, NE-IA?
Across all occupations, the May 2025 median annual wage in Omaha, NE-IA is $49,660. Employment is 498,100.
Which published occupation has the highest median in Omaha, NE-IA?
Cardiologists has the highest published annual median on this list, $598,480, in the May 2025 OEWS estimates for Omaha, NE-IA.