Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Omaha, NE-IA
Careers in Omaha, NE: pay and employment for 436 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Omaha, NE-IA metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 36540), which includes Omaha and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Omaha city limits. It spans Nebraska and Iowa.
Quick answer
In the Omaha, NE-IA metropolitan area (CBSA 36540), BLS OEWS counted 498,100 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $49,660 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Physicians, All Other ($290,460), CEO ($228,220), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($185,110). The largest occupations are Fast Food and Counter Workers (15,580), Registered Nurse (13,200), Sales Associate (12,080).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Omaha, NE-IA metropolitan area at 91.9 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 8% below the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary.
At a glance
Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers
Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).
Highest-paying
- Physicians, All Other$290,460 median · 870 employed
- CEO$228,220 median · 1,330 employed
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$185,110 median · 740 employed
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$148,930 median · 720 employed
- IT Manager$145,500 median · 2,970 employed
- Pharmacist$141,830 median · 1,350 employed
- Financial Manager$140,390 median · 3,120 employed
- Physician Assistant$134,130 median · 720 employed
- Nurse Practitioner$133,760 median · 1,380 employed
- HR Manager$132,020 median · 1,020 employed
Largest occupations
- Fast Food and Counter Workers15,580 employed · $29,450 median
- Registered Nurse13,200 employed · $84,600 median
- Sales Associate12,080 employed · $33,260 median
- Operations Manager11,430 employed · $90,620 median
- Stocker10,490 employed · $36,810 median
- Truck Driver10,210 employed · $58,010 median
- Cashier9,110 employed · $31,270 median
- Customer Service Representative8,810 employed · $44,260 median
- CNA7,740 employed · $40,020 median
- Server7,620 employed · $34,290 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$96,180 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$89,690 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Police Officer$80,280 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$77,860 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$76,080 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Claims Adjuster$75,570 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,110 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Executive Assistant$68,240 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$66,600 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$65,320 median · High school diploma or equivalent
Salary pages
Detailed pay for popular careers in Omaha, NE
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All 436 occupations
Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.
| Occupation | Mean (metro) | Typical entry education | U.S. outlook 2025–35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Omaha, NE-IA | $29,450U.S. $31,200 | $31,290 | 15,580 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Omaha, NE-IA | $84,600U.S. $97,550 | $90,860 | 13,200 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Omaha, NE-IA | $33,260U.S. $35,410 | $35,610 | 12,080 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Omaha, NE-IA | $90,620U.S. $105,770 | $111,410 | 11,430 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Omaha, NE-IA | $36,810U.S. $37,330 | $37,460 | 10,490 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Omaha, NE-IA | $58,010U.S. $58,640 | $58,710 | 10,210 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Omaha, NE-IA | $31,270U.S. $32,880 | $32,640 | 9,110 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Omaha, NE-IA | $44,260U.S. $44,770 | $45,460 | 8,810 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Omaha, NE-IA | $40,020U.S. $42,260 | $43,020 | 7,740 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Omaha, NE-IA | $34,290U.S. $35,230 | $39,620 | 7,620 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Omaha, NE-IA | $36,450U.S. $35,800 | $38,130 | 7,480 | n/a | n/a |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Omaha, NE-IA | $47,760U.S. $47,540 | $49,940 | 7,090 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Omaha, NE-IA | $42,550U.S. $40,240 | $42,850 | 6,870 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Omaha, NE-IA | $35,620U.S. $36,840 | $37,190 | 6,690 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Omaha, NE-IA | $35,910U.S. $36,780 | $36,090 | 5,210 | n/a | n/a |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Omaha, NE-IA | $77,030U.S. $83,680 | $81,840 | 5,170 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Omaha, NE-IA | $63,700U.S. $69,500 | $67,320 | 5,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Omaha, NE-IA | $31,330U.S. $34,980 | $33,140 | 4,940 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Omaha, NE-IA | $39,690U.S. $45,010 | $41,970 | 4,400 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Omaha, NE-IA | $51,700U.S. $49,590 | $54,080 | 4,360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Omaha, NE-IA | $61,840U.S. $75,940 | $67,320 | 4,330 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Omaha, NE-IA | $40,740U.S. $44,080 | $43,370 | 4,140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Omaha, NE-IA | $49,230U.S. $50,670 | $51,450 | 4,110 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Omaha, NE-IA | $62,670U.S. $63,970 | $63,870 | 4,030 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Omaha, NE-IA | $48,300U.S. $47,120 | $49,570 | 3,990 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Omaha, NE-IA | $65,320U.S. $72,080 | $76,480 | 3,930 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Omaha, NE-IA | $125,220U.S. $135,980 | $119,910 | 3,920 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Omaha, NE-IA | $45,970U.S. $39,150 | $44,850 | 3,870 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Omaha, NE-IA | $34,630U.S. $34,340 | $40,150 | 3,790 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Omaha, NE-IA | $36,140U.S. $35,320 | $35,610 | 3,690 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Omaha, NE-IA | $63,900U.S. $72,040 | $65,540 | 3,540 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Omaha, NE-IA | $62,440U.S. $63,190 | $66,780 | 3,530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Omaha, NE-IA | $60,130U.S. $69,990 | $68,980 | 3,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Omaha, NE-IA | $38,740U.S. $38,010 | $39,290 | 3,330 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Omaha, NE-IA | $46,900U.S. $48,520 | $52,190 | 3,320 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Omaha, NE-IA | $52,800U.S. $60,580 | $56,590 | 3,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Omaha, NE-IA | $42,370U.S. $38,020 | $46,340 | 3,170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Omaha, NE-IA | $140,390U.S. $166,570 | $159,530 | 3,120 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Omaha, NE-IA | $60,870U.S. $61,860 | $62,200 | 3,030 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Omaha, NE-IA | $145,500U.S. $175,140 | $154,130 | 2,970 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Omaha, NE-IA | $77,860U.S. $79,920 | $80,180 | 2,900 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Omaha, NE-IA | $37,840U.S. $37,390 | $38,400 | 2,850 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Omaha, NE-IA | $63,520U.S. $62,280 | $75,640 | 2,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Omaha, NE-IA | $44,970U.S. $45,260 | $45,290 | 2,730 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Omaha, NE-IA | $35,170U.S. $35,510 | $35,370 | 2,690 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Omaha, NE-IA | $63,400U.S. $63,800 | $71,120 | 2,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Omaha, NE-IA | $45,080U.S. $44,860 | $50,240 | 2,350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Omaha, NE-IA | $54,230U.S. $50,620 | $57,190 | 2,250 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Omaha, NE-IA | $62,280U.S. $78,760 | $66,710 | 2,160 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Omaha, NE-IA | $70,110U.S. $74,450 | $72,620 | 2,160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Omaha, NE-IA | $49,490U.S. $59,550 | $53,630 | 2,150 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Omaha, NE-IA | $37,060U.S. $41,300 | $39,450 | 2,120 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Omaha, NE-IA | $46,340U.S. $45,930 | $46,550 | 2,120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · Omaha, NE-IA | $44,140U.S. $43,220 | $46,650 | 2,090 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Omaha, NE-IA | $131,730U.S. $159,670 | $149,080 | 2,010 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · Omaha, NE-IA | $44,470U.S. $46,800 | $49,880 | 2,010 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Omaha, NE-IA | $45,120U.S. $46,420 | $46,300 | 2,010 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Omaha, NE-IA | $76,080U.S. $79,860 | $79,530 | 1,970 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Omaha, NE-IA | $107,810U.S. $123,860 | $130,740 | 1,940 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Omaha, NE-IA | $63,750U.S. $64,370 | $66,610 | 1,930 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and TrimmersSOC 51-3022 · Omaha, NE-IA | $49,810U.S. $38,300 | $48,210 | 1,920 | No formal educational credential | +5.7% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Omaha, NE-IA | $35,920U.S. $35,830 | $38,180 | 1,910 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Omaha, NE-IA | $36,750U.S. $37,450 | $37,560 | 1,890 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Omaha, NE-IA | $66,310U.S. $69,280 | $72,970 | 1,860 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Omaha, NE-IA | $63,540U.S. $64,400 | $65,550 | 1,840 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Omaha, NE-IA | $102,520U.S. $114,990 | $112,090 | 1,800 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Omaha, NE-IA | $130,100U.S. $148,270 | $144,170 | 1,760 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Omaha, NE-IA | $28,500U.S. $31,200 | $32,020 | 1,750 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Omaha, NE-IA | $43,950U.S. $44,650 | $44,360 | 1,710 | n/a | n/a |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Omaha, NE-IA | $59,400U.S. $62,890 | $61,210 | 1,700 | n/a | n/a |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · Omaha, NE-IA | $32,150U.S. $35,360 | $33,350 | 1,690 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · Omaha, NE-IA | $42,070U.S. $45,780 | $45,760 | 1,680 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Omaha, NE-IA | $82,460U.S. $102,320 | $90,870 | 1,670 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Omaha, NE-IA | $39,090U.S. $43,030 | $40,830 | 1,650 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Omaha, NE-IA | $80,280U.S. $76,210 | $81,650 | 1,640 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Omaha, NE-IA | $48,860U.S. $48,500 | $50,460 | 1,640 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · Omaha, NE-IA | $75,570U.S. $78,000 | $75,980 | 1,630 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Omaha, NE-IA | $62,570U.S. $61,010 | $63,330 | 1,600 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · Omaha, NE-IA | $101,730U.S. $116,580 | $101,370 | 1,520 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Omaha, NE-IA | $38,880U.S. $36,280 | $38,540 | 1,520 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Omaha, NE-IA | $81,740U.S. $101,860 | $95,130 | 1,500 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Omaha, NE-IA | $82,140U.S. $83,050 | $89,350 | 1,490 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · Omaha, NE-IA | $31,220U.S. $30,890 | $32,490 | 1,480 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · Omaha, NE-IA | $108,790U.S. $114,130 | $118,750 | 1,450 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Omaha, NE-IA | $69,350U.S. $80,730 | $75,530 | 1,440 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Omaha, NE-IA | $48,010U.S. $45,690 | $48,530 | 1,400 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Omaha, NE-IA | $82,560U.S. $78,660 | $106,970 | 1,390 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Omaha, NE-IA | $50,240U.S. $57,020 | $54,100 | 1,390 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Omaha, NE-IA | $50,850U.S. $47,920 | $50,950 | 1,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Omaha, NE-IA | $120,620U.S. $141,900 | $123,850 | 1,380 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Omaha, NE-IA | $133,760U.S. $132,300 | $133,180 | 1,380 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Omaha, NE-IA | $60,020U.S. $59,850 | $61,090 | 1,380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Omaha, NE-IA | $29,500U.S. $32,150 | $31,390 | 1,370 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Omaha, NE-IA | $141,830U.S. $140,910 | $135,810 | 1,350 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Omaha, NE-IA | $31,170U.S. $33,980 | $33,520 | 1,340 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Omaha, NE-IA | $32,910U.S. $47,160 | $39,320 | 1,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| CEOSOC 11-1011 · Omaha, NE-IA | $228,220U.S. $213,990 | $288,100 | 1,330 | Bachelor's degree | +3.2% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Omaha, NE-IA | $47,290U.S. $45,750 | $47,480 | 1,330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Slaughterers and Meat PackersSOC 51-3023 · Omaha, NE-IA | $46,390U.S. $40,130 | $47,080 | 1,330 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Omaha, NE-IA | $112,870U.S. $166,790 | $130,460 | 1,280 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Omaha, NE-IA | $32,980U.S. $35,360 | $39,380 | 1,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Omaha, NE-IA | $102,020U.S. $100,840 | $107,270 | 1,240 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · Omaha, NE-IA | $43,440U.S. $41,670 | $76,970 | 1,240 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Omaha, NE-IA | $76,100U.S. $77,710 | $81,550 | 1,220 | n/a | n/a |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Omaha, NE-IA | $96,310U.S. $105,850 | $98,920 | 1,220 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Omaha, NE-IA | $36,390U.S. $35,790 | $46,900 | 1,220 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Omaha, NE-IA | $33,810U.S. $34,810 | $33,060 | 1,210 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanSOC 43-4111 · Omaha, NE-IA | $44,770U.S. $45,920 | $45,410 | 1,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · Omaha, NE-IA | $100,830U.S. $120,230 | $102,110 | 1,200 | Bachelor's degree | +34.6% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Omaha, NE-IA | $65,320U.S. $64,520 | $68,220 | 1,190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Omaha, NE-IA | $63,380U.S. $58,940 | $65,270 | 1,180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Omaha, NE-IA | $37,110U.S. $38,770 | $41,030 | 1,180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Omaha, NE-IA | $48,020U.S. $48,070 | $48,260 | 1,150 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Omaha, NE-IA | $60,650U.S. $59,350 | $66,440 | 1,140 | n/a | n/a |
| Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,550U.S. $105,070 | $128,430 | 1,120 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Omaha, NE-IA | $99,630U.S. $102,760 | $96,600 | 1,120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Omaha, NE-IA | $60,960U.S. $61,770 | $62,220 | 1,120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · Omaha, NE-IA | $49,410U.S. $49,230 | $52,350 | 1,060 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Omaha, NE-IA | $53,110U.S. $53,750 | $55,840 | 1,060 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Omaha, NE-IA | $62,670U.S. $69,990 | $72,190 | 1,050 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · Omaha, NE-IA | $64,860U.S. $82,320 | $73,040 | 1,030 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · Omaha, NE-IA | $132,020U.S. $149,280 | $143,100 | 1,020 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · Omaha, NE-IA | $58,020U.S. $62,960 | $58,860 | 1,020 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Omaha, NE-IA | $64,230U.S. $62,890 | $65,840 | 1,010 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Omaha, NE-IA | $65,330U.S. $64,330 | $70,830 | 1,000 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Omaha, NE-IA | $62,070U.S. $60,550 | $63,500 | 1,000 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · Omaha, NE-IA | $68,240U.S. $76,590 | $70,330 | 990 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Omaha, NE-IA | $49,030U.S. $48,570 | $51,800 | 990 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Omaha, NE-IA | $121,950U.S. $105,870 | $119,700 | 940 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Omaha, NE-IA | $46,600U.S. $38,630 | $47,390 | 930 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · Omaha, NE-IA | $47,760U.S. $49,400 | $47,640 | 930 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Omaha, NE-IA | $59,420U.S. $62,930 | $61,990 | 920 | n/a | n/a |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Omaha, NE-IA | $62,940U.S. $69,390 | $71,100 | 910 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Omaha, NE-IA | $80,300U.S. $76,690 | $94,810 | 910 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Omaha, NE-IA | $89,690U.S. $87,520 | $101,590 | 900 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Food Processing Workers, All OtherSOC 51-3099 · Omaha, NE-IA | $42,600U.S. $39,680 | $43,530 | 900 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Omaha, NE-IA | $290,460U.S. $265,930 | $278,590 | 870 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| RooferSOC 47-2181 · Omaha, NE-IA | $46,460U.S. $55,440 | $48,990 | 870 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Omaha, NE-IA | $89,090U.S. $99,130 | $96,220 | 860 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,240U.S. $52,830 | $51,320 | 860 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Cooks, Short OrderSOC 35-2015 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,710U.S. $35,880 | $34,110 | 850 | No formal educational credential | -5.2% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Omaha, NE-IA | $76,600U.S. $80,110 | $75,620 | 830 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Omaha, NE-IA | $109,960U.S. $126,060 | $118,780 | 820 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · Omaha, NE-IA | $93,650U.S. $100,330 | $90,670 | 820 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| QA TesterSOC 15-1253 · Omaha, NE-IA | $99,580U.S. $104,300 | $100,020 | 800 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,440U.S. $38,140 | $47,500 | 800 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Omaha, NE-IA | $66,600U.S. $65,510 | $69,300 | 790 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $121,970U.S. $134,050 | $123,090 | 780 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Omaha, NE-IA | $63,700U.S. $74,750 | $67,560 | 780 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Omaha, NE-IA | $55,540U.S. $59,650 | $57,320 | 780 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Omaha, NE-IA | $41,700U.S. $40,140 | $40,490 | 780 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Omaha, NE-IA | $40,510U.S. $45,930 | $42,430 | 770 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| UnderwriterSOC 13-2053 · Omaha, NE-IA | $70,160U.S. $81,370 | $74,670 | 760 | Bachelor's degree | -3.8% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Omaha, NE-IA | $56,830U.S. $51,140 | $59,900 | 760 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · Omaha, NE-IA | $62,970U.S. $65,120 | $65,480 | 750 | n/a | n/a |
| Food BatchmakersSOC 51-3092 · Omaha, NE-IA | $40,460U.S. $42,290 | $43,920 | 750 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.5% |
| General Internal Medicine PhysiciansSOC 29-1216 · Omaha, NE-IA | $185,110U.S. $256,560 | $202,720 | 740 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Omaha, NE-IA | $76,350U.S. $78,740 | $78,250 | 730 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-9041 · Omaha, NE-IA | $148,930U.S. $171,270 | $157,890 | 720 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Omaha, NE-IA | $134,130U.S. $135,880 | $135,930 | 720 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| Psychiatric TechnicianSOC 29-2053 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,310U.S. $45,130 | $49,500 | 720 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +22.3% |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Omaha, NE-IA | $35,000U.S. $37,290 | $35,980 | 720 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · Omaha, NE-IA | $104,010U.S. $106,660 | $109,060 | 710 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · Omaha, NE-IA | $72,660U.S. $76,220 | $79,240 | 710 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Omaha, NE-IA | $34,530U.S. $35,070 | $33,670 | 710 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · Omaha, NE-IA | $52,800U.S. $50,340 | $56,620 | 710 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · Omaha, NE-IA | $95,700U.S. $129,180 | $104,940 | 700 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Omaha, NE-IA | $96,180U.S. $107,230 | $100,040 | 690 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Omaha, NE-IA | $82,650U.S. $97,870 | $86,290 | 690 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · Omaha, NE-IA | $75,510U.S. $80,390 | $81,640 | 680 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Omaha, NE-IA | $40,410U.S. $47,320 | $51,930 | 670 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Omaha, NE-IA | $61,040U.S. $59,280 | $60,060 | 660 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · Omaha, NE-IA | $97,620U.S. $104,590 | $112,180 | 640 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| Computer ProgrammerSOC 15-1251 · Omaha, NE-IA | $95,150U.S. $100,390 | $98,650 | 640 | Bachelor's degree | -7.3% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Omaha, NE-IA | $90,910U.S. $104,920 | $99,560 | 640 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Omaha, NE-IA | $79,150U.S. $77,440 | $80,530 | 630 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Omaha, NE-IA | $34,630U.S. $36,560 | $37,540 | 620 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · Omaha, NE-IA | $59,380U.S. $58,430 | $62,640 | 600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $87,850U.S. $102,740 | $95,260 | 590 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel ClerksSOC 43-4181 · Omaha, NE-IA | $37,850U.S. $44,390 | $40,690 | 590 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Omaha, NE-IA | $94,170U.S. $98,100 | $90,490 | 580 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Omaha, NE-IA | $36,430U.S. $37,160 | $38,480 | 570 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · Omaha, NE-IA | $63,600U.S. $74,260 | $67,620 | 550 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| LifeguardSOC 33-9092 · Omaha, NE-IA | $29,300U.S. $33,580 | $30,030 | 550 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Omaha, NE-IA | $56,310U.S. $54,890 | $60,460 | 540 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · Omaha, NE-IA | $103,360U.S. $120,630 | $108,030 | 530 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Omaha, NE-IA | $82,920U.S. $96,590 | $87,640 | 530 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Omaha, NE-IA | $47,980U.S. $49,100 | $51,320 | 530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| Advertising Sales AgentsSOC 41-3011 · Omaha, NE-IA | $62,520U.S. $64,820 | $75,580 | 530 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| New Accounts ClerksSOC 43-4141 · Omaha, NE-IA | $48,150U.S. $47,670 | $50,580 | 530 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.5% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · Omaha, NE-IA | $59,490U.S. $58,470 | $60,490 | 520 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,760U.S. $55,570 | $51,110 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All OtherSOC 43-9199 · Omaha, NE-IA | $38,840U.S. $45,670 | $46,820 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.3% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Omaha, NE-IA | $63,360U.S. $67,880 | $65,910 | 510 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-1023 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,730U.S. $60,280 | $46,490 | 510 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| Kindergarten TeacherSOC 25-2012 · Omaha, NE-IA | $61,870U.S. $62,680 | $64,330 | 510 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · Omaha, NE-IA | $53,100U.S. $50,260 | $53,910 | 510 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · Omaha, NE-IA | $63,200U.S. $66,150 | $67,840 | 500 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| Medical ScientistSOC 19-1042 · Omaha, NE-IA | $81,500U.S. $103,410 | $84,640 | 500 | Doctoral or professional degree | +12.6% |
| Database ArchitectSOC 15-1243 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $136,620U.S. $139,500 | $137,410 | 490 | Bachelor's degree | +9.4% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $93,180U.S. $104,110 | $96,380 | 490 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,540U.S. $45,230 | $41,890 | 490 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,990U.S. $48,590 | $49,570 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4072 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,830U.S. $44,350 | $44,700 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolSOC 25-2032 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,530U.S. $66,270 | $66,130 | 460 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,270U.S. $82,280 | $79,940 | 460 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,870U.S. $58,260 | $58,710 | 460 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6031 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,440U.S. $35,670 | $37,230 | 460 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
| Clinical PsychologistSOC 19-3033 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $89,700U.S. $100,580 | $89,470 | 450 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.7% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,690U.S. $39,390 | $42,640 | 450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Financial ExaminersSOC 13-2061 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,000U.S. $94,160 | $87,130 | 440 | Bachelor's degree | +9.3% |
| Rehabilitation CounselorSOC 21-1015 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,850U.S. $46,850 | $43,640 | 440 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Teaching Assistants, PostsecondarySOC 25-9044 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,190U.S. $42,910 | $49,050 | 440 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| DentistSOC 29-1021 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $187,400U.S. $170,950 | $191,850 | 440 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,520U.S. $50,290 | $58,640 | 440 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,470U.S. $68,380 | $63,800 | 440 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersSOC 47-2081 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,430U.S. $58,930 | $54,110 | 440 | No formal educational credential | +2.5% |
| FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,520U.S. $72,550 | $77,350 | 430 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| TutorSOC 25-3041 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,390U.S. $43,350 | $43,300 | 430 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,840U.S. $38,150 | $37,340 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.1% |
| School Bus MonitorsSOC 33-9094 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,930U.S. $35,100 | $37,480 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,470U.S. $48,560 | $45,840 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All OtherSOC 53-3099 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,440U.S. $37,180 | $37,360 | 430 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,550U.S. $54,240 | $52,560 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,450U.S. $34,890 | $35,780 | 420 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,350U.S. $99,280 | $103,730 | 410 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,050U.S. $68,270 | $69,180 | 410 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| Family Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1215 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $200,860U.S. $244,180 | $211,180 | 410 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,370U.S. $41,340 | $42,420 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-1199 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,210U.S. $77,640 | $59,300 | 390 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| EstheticianSOC 39-5094 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,430U.S. $45,330 | $63,260 | 390 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +8.8% |
| Procurement ClerksSOC 43-3061 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,950U.S. $50,580 | $50,330 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.1% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,850U.S. $63,890 | $66,530 | 390 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| UX DesignerSOC 15-1255 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,210U.S. $104,000 | $75,140 | 380 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,050U.S. $64,650 | $68,420 | 380 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $106,100U.S. $106,040 | $109,990 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| IronworkerSOC 47-2221 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,430U.S. $62,780 | $68,420 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,760U.S. $49,230 | $51,040 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-3091 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,410U.S. $44,810 | $45,260 | 380 | No formal educational credential | +0.4% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,980U.S. $102,440 | $104,210 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,830U.S. $37,710 | $41,020 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,960U.S. $95,320 | $93,660 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| Prepress Technicians and WorkersSOC 51-5111 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,930U.S. $48,690 | $45,300 | 370 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -15.3% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,820U.S. $60,070 | $56,380 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9012 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,030U.S. $51,610 | $50,260 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Database AdministratorSOC 15-1242 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $106,270U.S. $104,620 | $110,470 | 350 | Bachelor's degree | -0.1% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9011 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,370U.S. $58,040 | $58,670 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,620U.S. $39,070 | $38,330 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| Parking AttendantsSOC 53-6021 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,280U.S. $35,150 | $32,770 | 350 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| OpticianSOC 29-2081 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,340U.S. $47,260 | $44,930 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| UsherSOC 39-3031 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,760U.S. $32,910 | $30,770 | 340 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,250U.S. $50,020 | $53,040 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Library TechniciansSOC 25-4031 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,320U.S. $44,580 | $41,490 | 330 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -6.4% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,240U.S. $62,470 | $66,820 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| TelemarketerSOC 41-9041 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,800U.S. $35,450 | $34,230 | 330 | No formal educational credential | -21.4% |
| Credit AnalystSOC 13-2041 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,250U.S. $83,510 | $88,750 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | -4.3% |
| NutritionistSOC 29-1031 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,170U.S. $76,400 | $72,480 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,430U.S. $47,700 | $44,090 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| Brokerage ClerksSOC 43-4011 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,880U.S. $65,750 | $63,850 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,830U.S. $74,690 | $67,610 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareSOC 11-9031 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,540U.S. $59,300 | $61,090 | 310 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| TranslatorSOC 27-3091 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,960U.S. $60,170 | $63,190 | 310 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4081 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,990U.S. $47,180 | $48,430 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9023 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,980U.S. $48,990 | $53,970 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.1% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $89,500U.S. $90,150 | $85,830 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| VeterinarianSOC 29-1131 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,280U.S. $130,100 | $136,190 | 300 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.4% |
| Physical Therapist AidesSOC 31-2022 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,000U.S. $35,240 | $33,140 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,350U.S. $47,030 | $47,200 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| File ClerksSOC 43-4071 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,160U.S. $43,600 | $43,560 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.8% |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSOC 47-2211 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,440U.S. $61,800 | $71,560 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Sales and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 41-9099 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,480U.S. $48,280 | $39,480 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Cargo and Freight AgentsSOC 43-5011 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,240U.S. $52,260 | $60,460 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersSOC 49-2011 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,630U.S. $47,810 | $51,680 | 290 | Some college, no degree | -3.0% |
| Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,410U.S. $40,110 | $46,520 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Training and Development ManagersSOC 11-3131 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,710U.S. $133,000 | $121,890 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,760U.S. $61,160 | $59,730 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Financial Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-2099 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,980U.S. $81,100 | $75,850 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorSOC 49-9012 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $91,660U.S. $74,340 | $89,600 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,920U.S. $48,250 | $57,510 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,530U.S. $49,690 | $51,830 | 280 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| Interior DesignerSOC 27-1025 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,120U.S. $67,190 | $71,150 | 270 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| ChiropractorSOC 29-1011 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,870U.S. $79,200 | $77,570 | 270 | Doctoral or professional degree | +8.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersSOC 33-1091 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,700U.S. $55,940 | $52,120 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Order ClerksSOC 43-4151 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,160U.S. $46,170 | $46,510 | 270 | Some college, no degree | -17.5% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,610U.S. $46,330 | $49,920 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsSOC 51-9161 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,670U.S. $50,690 | $52,010 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.4% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,790U.S. $78,190 | $71,800 | 260 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2057 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,870U.S. $66,810 | $69,600 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,580U.S. $90,360 | $65,070 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Maintenance WorkerSOC 49-9043 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,710U.S. $60,850 | $63,400 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Food Cooking Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-3093 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,420U.S. $41,590 | $45,880 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.3% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsSOC 13-1141 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,010U.S. $78,210 | $79,210 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,350U.S. $44,470 | $50,350 | 250 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,430U.S. $45,250 | $44,850 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,440U.S. $49,500 | $51,860 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| GlazierSOC 47-2121 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,190U.S. $57,080 | $56,570 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Operations Research AnalystSOC 15-2031 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,900U.S. $88,940 | $104,010 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +11.9% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,520U.S. $66,270 | $66,150 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,730U.S. $63,820 | $81,950 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,970U.S. $47,380 | $47,740 | 240 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,590U.S. $48,700 | $55,670 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,540U.S. $58,750 | $59,750 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,660U.S. $60,020 | $62,930 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9032 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,390U.S. $46,570 | $48,460 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| CRNASOC 29-1151 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $271,680U.S. $236,590 | $272,930 | 230 | Master's degree | +9.7% |
| Pharmacy AidesSOC 31-9095 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,760U.S. $37,680 | $34,950 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,540U.S. $93,530 | $86,190 | 230 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Nail TechSOC 39-5092 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,620U.S. $35,760 | $65,810 | 230 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.2% |
| MillwrightsSOC 49-9044 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,960U.S. $65,700 | $64,680 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2028 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,490U.S. $45,850 | $47,540 | 230 | n/a | n/a |
| Fundraising ManagersSOC 11-2033 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,840U.S. $125,470 | $111,120 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansSOC 29-2057 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,270U.S. $45,570 | $45,850 | 220 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +21.4% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,940U.S. $53,040 | $63,070 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| MasonSOC 47-2021 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,870U.S. $62,120 | $62,140 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Purchasing ManagerSOC 11-3061 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $128,390U.S. $148,080 | $134,110 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,450U.S. $64,950 | $72,950 | 210 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| School PsychologistSOC 19-3034 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $89,900U.S. $95,990 | $95,000 | 210 | Master's degree | +0.8% |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All OtherSOC 25-9099 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,680U.S. $50,890 | $39,340 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,130U.S. $60,600 | $56,420 | 210 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| Massage TherapistSOC 31-9011 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,950U.S. $58,450 | $61,580 | 210 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +15.3% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,650U.S. $50,610 | $49,050 | 210 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| Medical Equipment RepairersSOC 49-9062 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,030U.S. $61,660 | $59,970 | 210 | Associate's degree | +12.6% |
| Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9192 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,300U.S. $43,530 | $42,470 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Natural Sciences ManagersSOC 11-9121 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $124,470U.S. $167,220 | $130,270 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +8.2% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2023 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,080U.S. $65,030 | $68,570 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | -0.5% |
| Emergency Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1214 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $306,350U.S. $335,550 | $317,820 | 200 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.2% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2031 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,000U.S. $74,310 | $63,670 | 200 | Associate's degree | +3.7% |
| Transportation Security ScreenersSOC 33-9093 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,710U.S. $66,770 | $57,370 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.2% |
| Tour and Travel GuidesSOC 39-7010 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,720U.S. $38,120 | $34,740 | 200 | n/a | n/a |
| PipelayersSOC 47-2151 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,570U.S. $49,000 | $53,730 | 200 | No formal educational credential | -3.1% |
| Credit CounselorsSOC 13-2071 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,520U.S. $52,230 | $68,680 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +3.3% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1121 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,650U.S. $78,620 | $99,700 | 190 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherSOC 31-9099 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,450U.S. $48,430 | $46,960 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Gambling and Sports Book Writers and RunnersSOC 39-3012 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,610U.S. $34,980 | $32,250 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Postal Service ClerksSOC 43-5051 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,310U.S. $62,130 | $61,540 | 190 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, RecordkeepingSOC 43-5111 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,130U.S. $46,380 | $50,270 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.8% |
| Biological TechnicianSOC 19-4021 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,440U.S. $57,510 | $51,320 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1072 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,390U.S. $80,250 | $88,250 | 180 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.1% |
| AnesthesiologistSOC 29-1211 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $343,730U.S. $391,490 | $368,350 | 180 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.6% |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe CleanersSOC 47-4071 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,570U.S. $49,880 | $61,050 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.8% |
| Public Relations ManagerSOC 11-2032 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $113,110U.S. $146,910 | $124,070 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Lodging ManagersSOC 11-9081 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,930U.S. $69,250 | $75,310 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Tax PreparerSOC 13-2082 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,600U.S. $54,920 | $45,770 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.7% |
| ChemistSOC 19-2031 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,890U.S. $91,240 | $87,380 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Title ExaminerSOC 23-2093 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,300U.S. $58,650 | $57,100 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.1% |
| Audio and Video TechniciansSOC 27-4011 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,870U.S. $58,100 | $54,330 | 170 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.9% |
| MRI TechSOC 29-2035 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,710U.S. $95,480 | $84,720 | 170 | Associate's degree | +7.7% |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsSOC 43-4061 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,450U.S. $54,210 | $58,620 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Couriers and MessengersSOC 43-5021 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,080U.S. $39,200 | $37,030 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.0% |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-2071 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,720U.S. $53,340 | $50,220 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service TechniciansSOC 49-3041 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,220U.S. $56,550 | $56,300 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.7% |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-4122 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,450U.S. $47,920 | $56,460 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.9% |
| Conveyor Operators and TendersSOC 53-7011 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,650U.S. $42,420 | $43,200 | 170 | No formal educational credential | -2.6% |
| SurveyorSOC 17-1022 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,360U.S. $75,440 | $73,560 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Mechanical DraftersSOC 17-3013 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,790U.S. $71,550 | $75,090 | 160 | Associate's degree | -6.0% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3029 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,600U.S. $78,350 | $74,430 | 160 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Agricultural TechniciansSOC 19-4012 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,030U.S. $49,630 | $45,860 | 160 | Associate's degree | +5.4% |
| PsychiatristSOC 29-1223 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $132,200U.S. $281,870 | $183,650 | 160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional OfficersSOC 33-1011 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $90,850U.S. $77,970 | $88,400 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,310U.S. $93,790 | $111,210 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except GamblingSOC 11-9072 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,370U.S. $79,520 | $72,070 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Financial Risk SpecialistsSOC 13-2054 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $93,180U.S. $117,330 | $95,190 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Social Science Research AssistantsSOC 19-4061 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,730U.S. $61,990 | $51,990 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Engineering Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1032 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,860U.S. $109,270 | $103,940 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.8% |
| Dentists, All Other SpecialistsSOC 29-1029 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $224,990U.S. $224,990 | $237,520 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.3% |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical RegistrarsSOC 29-9021 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,630U.S. $68,020 | $69,920 | 150 | Associate's degree | +15.9% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All OtherSOC 29-9099 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,440U.S. $65,790 | $76,300 | 150 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.1% |
| Print Binding and Finishing WorkersSOC 51-5113 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,800U.S. $42,290 | $40,280 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.5% |
| Sewing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-6031 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,380U.S. $36,670 | $37,280 | 150 | No formal educational credential | -15.1% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersSOC 51-7011 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,600U.S. $46,680 | $50,480 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Crane OperatorSOC 53-7021 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,880U.S. $68,080 | $66,250 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| ActuarySOC 15-2011 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,130U.S. $130,000 | $126,010 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +9.2% |
| Environmental EngineerSOC 17-2081 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $119,260U.S. $107,110 | $120,480 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-2199 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $113,440U.S. $122,930 | $104,990 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Environmental ScientistSOC 19-2041 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,790U.S. $82,220 | $83,310 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| PastorSOC 21-2011 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,170U.S. $60,810 | $60,200 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Floral DesignerSOC 27-1023 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,980U.S. $37,360 | $38,470 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| OptometristSOC 29-1041 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $127,110U.S. $136,570 | $139,990 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.5% |
| OB-GYNSOC 29-1218 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $342,570U.S. $292,910 | $292,290 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| Surgeons, All OtherSOC 29-1249 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $204,930U.S. $414,010 | $319,820 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services WorkersSOC 39-1013 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,200U.S. $63,820 | $54,610 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal ServiceSOC 43-9051 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,590U.S. $39,280 | $41,840 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Home Appliance RepairersSOC 49-9031 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,270U.S. $50,990 | $50,140 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1041 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,250U.S. $58,170 | $45,010 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| Machine Feeders and OffbearersSOC 53-7063 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,680U.S. $41,220 | $40,610 | 140 | No formal educational credential | -13.1% |
| Property Appraisers and AssessorsSOC 13-2020 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,610U.S. $67,960 | $79,830 | 130 | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical and Electronics DraftersSOC 17-3012 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,180U.S. $76,870 | $65,470 | 130 | Associate's degree | -3.4% |
| Chemical TechnicianSOC 19-4031 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,700U.S. $60,390 | $62,320 | 130 | Associate's degree | +4.9% |
| Health EducatorSOC 21-1091 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,600U.S. $64,070 | $65,020 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1081 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,920U.S. $75,350 | $78,230 | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Orthopedic SurgeonSOC 29-1242 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $534,820U.S. $358,550 | $498,610 | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Demonstrators and Product PromotersSOC 41-9011 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,180U.S. $39,320 | $34,530 | 130 | No formal educational credential | +0.2% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseSOC 45-2092 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,620U.S. $35,660 | $38,420 | 130 | No formal educational credential | -2.4% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSOC 49-2094 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,050U.S. $74,090 | $73,890 | 130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +0.3% |
| Aircraft MechanicSOC 49-3011 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,350U.S. $79,870 | $63,310 | 130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| Mechanical Door RepairersSOC 49-9011 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,090U.S. $55,720 | $57,170 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersSOC 49-9052 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,070U.S. $74,330 | $62,870 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Gas Plant OperatorsSOC 51-8092 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $91,320U.S. $87,820 | $89,890 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9021 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,950U.S. $48,540 | $62,120 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Labor Relations SpecialistsSOC 13-1075 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,910U.S. $95,420 | $91,530 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| Landscape ArchitectSOC 17-1012 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,170U.S. $79,870 | $61,680 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Soil and Plant ScientistsSOC 19-1013 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,300U.S. $78,850 | $85,220 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Urban PlannerSOC 19-3051 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,270U.S. $89,320 | $86,020 | 120 | Master's degree | +3.9% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1123 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,450U.S. $78,760 | $79,650 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| History TeacherSOC 25-1125 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,300U.S. $83,820 | $53,230 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Technical WriterSOC 27-3042 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $90,390 | not published | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +0.8% |
| WriterSOC 27-3043 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,390U.S. $76,910 | $71,760 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Travel AgentSOC 41-3041 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,060U.S. $50,160 | $48,810 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Library AssistantSOC 43-4121 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,080U.S. $36,910 | $30,490 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.4% |
| Graders and Sorters, Agricultural ProductsSOC 45-2041 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,430U.S. $35,730 | $43,000 | 120 | No formal educational credential | -3.4% |
| Agricultural Equipment OperatorsSOC 45-2091 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,010U.S. $41,730 | $48,520 | 120 | No formal educational credential | +8.6% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,920U.S. $39,630 | $38,980 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersSOC 51-2041 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,360U.S. $51,330 | $52,870 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.2% |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and PlasticSOC 51-9195 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,510U.S. $46,170 | $48,350 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Budget AnalystSOC 13-2031 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $91,450U.S. $91,640 | $94,950 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| Social Workers, All OtherSOC 21-1029 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,480U.S. $71,900 | $87,860 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| Business Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,660U.S. $99,080 | $111,060 | 110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc JockeysSOC 27-3011 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,990U.S. $47,340 | $58,540 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | -7.6% |
| CardiologistSOC 29-1212 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $598,480U.S. $496,010 | $578,940 | 110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.8% |
| Athletic TrainerSOC 29-9091 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,180U.S. $62,520 | $60,890 | 110 | Master's degree | +12.7% |
| Elevator MechanicSOC 47-4021 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $117,690U.S. $109,910 | $103,950 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.7% |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface MiningSOC 47-5022 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,980U.S. $57,430 | $59,090 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Stationary Engineers and Boiler OperatorsSOC 51-8021 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,560U.S. $78,620 | $70,440 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Commercial PilotSOC 53-2012 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $110,210U.S. $123,220 | $123,720 | 110 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.2% |
| Advertising and Promotions ManagersSOC 11-2011 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,250U.S. $133,660 | $113,850 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | -3.7% |
| Web DeveloperSOC 15-1254 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $87,920U.S. $92,650 | $89,830 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Electronics EngineerSOC 17-2072 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,420U.S. $130,220 | $97,690 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Biological Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-1029 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $88,070U.S. $98,920 | $86,050 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| MeteorologistSOC 19-2021 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,740U.S. $99,070 | $85,190 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| Marriage And Family TherapistSOC 21-1013 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,020U.S. $66,940 | $71,780 | 100 | Master's degree | +13.5% |
| Athletes and Sports CompetitorsSOC 27-2021 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,490U.S. $66,710 | $86,430 | 100 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| PhotographerSOC 27-4021 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,160U.S. $44,660 | $48,930 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Medical TranscriptionistSOC 31-9094 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,870U.S. $40,410 | $45,670 | 100 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -4.4% |
| Funeral AttendantsSOC 39-4021 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,510U.S. $35,680 | $33,440 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble SettersSOC 47-3011 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,320U.S. $47,550 | $49,410 | 100 | No formal educational credential | -11.7% |
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine MechanicsSOC 49-3053 · Omaha, NE-IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,030U.S. $47,880 | $54,180 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Omaha, NE
- BLS source geography
- Omaha, NE-IA
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 36540
- States
- Nebraska, Iowa
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Omaha, NE?
In the Omaha, NE-IA metropolitan area (CBSA 36540), BLS OEWS counted 498,100 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $49,660 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Physicians, All Other ($290,460), CEO ($228,220), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($185,110).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Omaha, NE-IA metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 36540), which includes Omaha and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Omaha city limits. It spans Nebraska and Iowa.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method
How this page is built
BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the Omaha, NE-IA metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 36540). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “high paying jobs in omaha”, “high paying jobs omaha”, “careers in omaha ne” (Ahrefs, U.S.).
What this page can't tell you
Sources- City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
- Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
- Local outlook: projections shown are national.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).