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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
The 40 largest places in Nebraska, each with its own guide. The map above shows them all; open the sortable tables with GDP, jobs and rent →
| # ⇅ | City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omaha | 488,837 | $73,201 | $1,187 | 4.2% | 40.1% |
| 2 | Lincoln | 294,856 | $71,867 | $1,086 | 3.3% | 41.8% |
| 3 | Bellevue | 64,510 | $85,462 | $1,226 | 3.2% | 34.5% |
| 4 | Grand Island | 52,884 | $63,795 | $947 | 4.6% | 20.9% |
| 5 | Kearney | 34,246 | $69,724 | $949 | 2.9% | 36.5% |
| 6 | Fremont | 27,567 | $71,152 | $1,080 | 4.2% | 21.9% |
| 7 | Norfolk | 26,054 | $58,884 | $875 | 3.2% | 24.0% |
| 8 | Papillion | 25,244 | $111,679 | $1,269 | 3.2% | 47.9% |
| 9 | Hastings | 25,008 | $64,048 | $858 | 2.9% | 29.2% |
| 10 | Columbus | 24,488 | $64,626 | $892 | 2.4% | 21.8% |
| 11 | North Platte | 22,831 | $58,097 | $921 | 3.9% | 20.8% |
| 12 | La Vista | 16,563 | $81,961 | $1,317 | 3.4% | 35.8% |
| 13 | Scottsbluff | 14,376 | $56,359 | $966 | 2.6% | 26.3% |
| 14 | South Sioux City | 13,907 | $68,223 | $1,127 | 5.0% | 15.5% |
| 15 | Beatrice | 12,225 | $57,264 | $758 | 1.7% | 21.3% |
| 16 | Lexington | 10,862 | $67,666 | $966 | 2.1% | 13.1% |
| 17 | Chalco | 10,595 | $85,672 | $1,195 | 1.4% | 37.0% |
| 18 | Gretna | 9,193 | $123,992 | $1,540 | 0.6% | 50.4% |
| 19 | Gering | 8,550 | $75,093 | $823 | 0.6% | 32.6% |
| 20 | York | 8,141 | $63,265 | $862 | 1.7% | 27.5% |
| 21 | Alliance | 8,075 | $65,160 | $694 | 2.0% | 18.1% |
| 22 | Blair | 7,914 | $81,452 | $937 | 2.1% | 32.8% |
| 23 | Seward | 7,678 | $72,564 | $1,018 | 1.7% | 38.5% |
| 24 | Crete | 7,527 | $77,209 | $936 | 4.4% | 18.4% |
| 25 | Nebraska City | 7,369 | $67,117 | $947 | 1.4% | 24.6% |
| 26 | McCook | 7,314 | $56,917 | $823 | 1.4% | 25.5% |
| 27 | Plattsmouth | 6,731 | $73,929 | $941 | 0.7% | 28.4% |
| 28 | Schuyler | 6,578 | $80,399 | $1,049 | 1.6% | 8.2% |
| 29 | Ralston | 6,472 | $69,403 | $1,215 | 2.2% | 26.8% |
| 30 | Sidney | 6,419 | $54,734 | $819 | 3.1% | 19.5% |
| 31 | Wayne | 6,121 | $53,702 | $792 | 6.5% | 35.6% |
| 32 | Offutt AFB | 6,074 | $72,500 | $1,666 | 2.9% | 25.9% |
| 33 | Holdrege | 5,546 | $55,789 | $835 | 1.8% | 30.1% |
| 34 | Chadron | 5,160 | $54,590 | $881 | 1.8% | 43.6% |
| 35 | Wahoo | 4,929 | $89,457 | $907 | 3.6% | 37.1% |
| 36 | Ogallala | 4,777 | $58,556 | $667 | 3.0% | 25.3% |
| 37 | Aurora | 4,664 | $77,679 | $764 | 2.1% | 33.8% |
| 38 | Waverly | 4,440 | $111,632 | $1,076 | n/a | 40.9% |
| 39 | Falls City | 4,077 | $51,706 | $714 | 5.3% | 28.2% |
| 40 | Cozad | 3,937 | $54,471 | $851 | 1.3% | 12.8% |
Nebraska is in the Midwest region (West North Central division), with 1,978,707 residents, a median age of 37.2 and a median household income of $76,475. The unemployment rate was 2.9% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 90.1 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,475 | 29 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% | 6 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 3.5% | 40 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 90.1 | 11 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.6% | 26 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 8.0% | 25 of 51 | higher is better |
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Neighbouring states in the West North Central division: Iowa · Kansas · Minnesota · Missouri · North Dakota · South Dakota.
Nebraska is in the Midwest region (West North Central division) and has 1,978,707 residents (the 37th largest of the 50 states and DC by population), with a median age of 37.2. Its economy produced about $213,705 million in the latest four quarters (BEA), 34th among states and DC, equal to $108,002 per resident.
The unemployment rate was 2.9% in 2026M09, which is 6th lowest of 51 (1st is the lowest). Employers had job openings equal to 3.5% of employment, 40th highest of 51, a measure of how hard it is to hire. The median wage across all occupations is $48,980 a year ($23.55 an hour), 4% below the national median ($48,980 against $50,980).
The occupations with the most jobs in Nebraska are Fast Food and Counter Workers (30,060 jobs, median $29,000); Registered Nurses (24,720 jobs, median $84,730); General and Operations Managers (24,030 jobs, median $85,090); Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (23,160 jobs, median $58,390); Retail Salespersons (22,780 jobs, median $31,870). Among occupations with at least 2,000 jobs, the best paid are Chief Executives (median $214,680); Financial Managers (median $140,360); Pharmacists (median $139,330). Compared with the nation, the state is most specialised in production (1.3 times the national share of workers) and construction and extraction (1.2 times the national share of workers).
Prices are below the national average in Nebraska: the regional price parity is 90.1 against 100 for the whole country (11th lowest of 51). Median gross rent is $1,072 a month and the median household income $76,475, so a year of rent equals 16.8% of income; the median home value is $238,600. The state minimum wage is $15.00 (the higher of state and federal rates applies to most workers). State income tax on wages: Graduated, top rate 4.55%. It is a right-to-work state, meaning workers cannot be required to pay union dues as a condition of employment. It has no state paid family and medical leave programme in our source.
8.0% of residents were born abroad and 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among workers, 76.1% drive alone, 0.5% use public transit and 11.1% work from home; 7.0% commute 45 minutes or more.
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| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and insurance | 41,655 | 19.5% |
| Government and government enterprises | 21,333 | 10.0% |
| Manufacturing | 19,404 | 9.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17,895 | 8.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14,772 | 6.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 13,150 | 6.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10,535 | 4.9% |
| Retail trade | 10,316 | 4.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 9,955 | 4.7% |
| Construction | 9,787 | 4.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8,626 | 4.0% |
| Information | 7,069 | 3.3% |
| Utilities | 6,718 | 3.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4,753 | 2.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4,694 | 2.2% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 4,018 | 1.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3,426 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 1,246 | 0.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 1,158 | 0.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 182 | 0.1% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 1,000 | +0.0% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 70,400 | +7.5% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 97,300 | -4.4% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 192,500 | -0.1% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 17,300 | -0.6% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 68,900 | -2.0% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 118,800 | +0.2% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 176,600 | +2.1% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 105,600 | +2.3% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 38,400 | +1.6% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 178,000 | -1.2% | 2026M09 |
BEA values are seasonally adjusted annual rates averaged over the latest four quarters. BLS payroll counts are not seasonally adjusted. The state total of jobs is 1,064,800 (latest month).
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 117,500 | 114.7 | 1.00 | $45,850 | $32,970 | $65,310 | -3% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 90,900 | 88.7 | 1.01 | $31,860 | $28,080 | $46,310 | -9% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 91,480 | 89.3 | 1.02 | $44,550 | $30,840 | $79,250 | +0% |
| Sales and Related | 88,210 | 86.1 | 1.00 | $36,810 | $28,490 | $85,390 | -4% |
| Management | 75,700 | 73.9 | 1.03 | $104,510 | $56,280 | $202,240 | -17% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 58,830 | 57.4 | 0.85 | $71,850 | $46,410 | $120,790 | -13% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 68,630 | 67.0 | 1.06 | $82,080 | $47,290 | $158,220 | -5% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 61,960 | 60.5 | 1.03 | $60,190 | $30,080 | $86,380 | -1% |
| Production | 73,420 | 71.7 | 1.30 | $48,000 | $36,790 | $66,880 | +2% |
| Healthcare Support | 41,110 | 40.1 | 0.79 | $38,760 | $32,660 | $49,940 | +1% |
| Construction and Extraction | 50,780 | 49.6 | 1.20 | $53,800 | $38,980 | $82,840 | -10% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 45,150 | 44.1 | 1.13 | $58,980 | $38,350 | $88,800 | -1% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 31,220 | 30.5 | 0.90 | $87,030 | $49,760 | $142,780 | -20% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 29,800 | 29.1 | 0.99 | $37,100 | $29,500 | $51,480 | -2% |
| Protective Service | 17,320 | 16.9 | 0.70 | $60,590 | $33,800 | $93,960 | +21% |
| Personal Care and Service | 25,060 | 24.5 | 1.17 | $31,840 | $28,080 | $51,320 | -13% |
| Community and Social Service | 14,960 | 14.6 | 0.85 | $50,940 | $38,160 | $82,400 | -13% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 13,200 | 12.9 | 0.77 | $81,040 | $48,790 | $134,310 | -19% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 10,790 | 10.5 | 0.80 | $51,020 | $32,190 | $87,080 | -19% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 9,410 | 9.2 | 0.97 | $66,950 | $44,260 | $116,360 | -19% |
| Legal | 5,950 | 5.8 | 0.69 | $84,620 | $47,620 | $208,180 | -17% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 2,960 | 2.9 | 1.03 | $45,560 | $36,530 | $62,040 | +24% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 24.5% |
| Retail trade | 10.6% |
| Manufacturing | 10.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 9.5% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 7.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 7.3% |
| Construction | 7.1% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 6.0% |
| Other services | 4.7% |
| Public administration | 4.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.2% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 30,060 | 1.18 | $29,000 | $28,080 | $35,760 | -7% |
| Registered Nurses | 24,720 | 1.11 | $84,730 | $66,020 | $106,190 | -13% |
| General and Operations Managers | 24,030 | 1.04 | $85,090 | $48,010 | $193,080 | -20% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 23,160 | 1.70 | $58,390 | $40,150 | $81,790 | -0% |
| Retail Salespersons | 22,780 | 0.89 | $31,870 | $28,080 | $46,380 | -10% |
| Cashiers | 20,650 | 1.01 | $30,250 | $28,080 | $36,070 | -8% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 17,980 | 0.96 | $35,920 | $29,220 | $46,170 | -4% |
| Nursing Assistants | 16,450 | 1.72 | $40,000 | $37,090 | $48,980 | -5% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 16,240 | 1.44 | $46,760 | $35,900 | $62,130 | -2% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 15,340 | 0.90 | $43,940 | $34,210 | $59,400 | -2% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 13,870 | 0.71 | $42,910 | $33,320 | $53,160 | +7% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 13,660 | 0.48 | $36,150 | $30,670 | $43,680 | +1% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 13,310 | 0.89 | $33,770 | $28,080 | $59,420 | -4% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 12,860 | 0.88 | $35,900 | $29,920 | $46,120 | -3% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 11,190 | 1.20 | $35,160 | $28,080 | $45,110 | -4% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 10,340 | 1.08 | $72,080 | $48,590 | $114,530 | -14% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 10,050 | 1.11 | $47,110 | $33,060 | $62,460 | -7% |
| Office Clerks, General | 10,000 | 0.62 | $37,820 | $28,430 | $51,930 | -16% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 9,930 | 1.05 | $61,980 | $44,990 | $87,840 | -11% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 9,850 | 0.98 | $50,700 | $36,240 | $69,210 | +2% |
| Childcare Workers | 9,390 | 2.75 | $30,740 | $28,130 | $36,660 | -12% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 8,710 | 0.95 | $62,380 | $46,700 | $78,130 | -2% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 8,550 | 1.05 | $64,030 | $40,830 | $118,560 | -11% |
| Construction Laborers | 8,530 | 1.18 | $47,260 | $36,400 | $61,780 | +0% |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | 8,340 | 8.69 | $47,580 | $40,850 | $55,230 | +24% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | 1,170 | 0.52 | $290,470 | $80,370 | $456,210 | +9% |
| Chief Executives | 2,510 | 1.87 | $214,680 | $107,200 | $515,360 | +0% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 1,510 | 1.04 | $141,020 | $103,070 | $222,240 | -18% |
| Financial Managers | 5,630 | 1.02 | $140,360 | $89,990 | $227,640 | -16% |
| Pharmacists | 2,450 | 1.16 | $139,330 | $84,990 | $170,090 | -1% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 5,070 | 1.15 | $135,780 | $97,360 | $211,500 | -22% |
| Physician Assistants | 1,330 | 1.24 | $133,040 | $103,720 | $165,540 | -2% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 2,340 | 1.10 | $132,130 | $103,820 | $161,990 | -0% |
| Human Resources Managers | 1,660 | 1.14 | $129,460 | $81,990 | $205,180 | -13% |
| Sales Managers | 3,000 | 0.72 | $126,990 | $72,410 | $227,870 | -14% |
| Managers, All Other | 2,640 | 0.64 | $116,430 | $59,240 | $188,490 | -18% |
| Computer Network Architects | 1,350 | 1.14 | $116,420 | $77,570 | $163,200 | -13% |
| Software Developers | 7,260 | 0.65 | $110,900 | $77,520 | $158,720 | -18% |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | 1,860 | 0.86 | $110,580 | $85,370 | $156,580 | +4% |
| Marketing Managers | 1,910 | 0.73 | $110,570 | $74,510 | $194,650 | -34% |
| Lawyers | 3,490 | 0.70 | $109,170 | $65,030 | $217,700 | -32% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 3,770 | 0.96 | $107,700 | $78,790 | $180,840 | -13% |
| Electrical Engineers | 1,060 | 0.81 | $107,260 | $66,820 | $135,270 | -11% |
| Industrial Production Managers | 2,160 | 1.33 | $107,200 | $75,110 | $171,240 | -15% |
| Administrative Services Managers | 2,600 | 1.50 | $105,720 | $71,900 | $170,910 | -7% |
| Civil Engineers | 2,360 | 0.97 | $103,150 | $68,950 | $149,980 | +2% |
| Facilities Managers | 1,430 | 1.39 | $102,150 | $64,480 | $159,830 | -4% |
| Construction Managers | 3,430 | 1.37 | $100,820 | $63,840 | $158,140 | -12% |
| Data Scientists | 1,980 | 1.15 | $98,230 | $66,230 | $133,140 | -18% |
| Industrial Engineers | 1,160 | 0.48 | $98,170 | $71,150 | $133,500 | -4% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | 5,480 | 11.89 | $48,910 | $40,590 | $55,310 | +22% |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | 8,340 | 8.69 | $47,580 | $40,850 | $55,230 | +24% |
| Rail Car Repairers | 1,130 | 8.07 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Conveyor Operators and Tenders | 1,180 | 7.81 | $43,360 | $37,460 | $48,440 | +2% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | 1,770 | 7.09 | $49,810 | $36,390 | $77,340 | -12% |
| Agricultural Equipment Operators | 1,090 | 5.83 | $46,670 | $37,900 | $61,300 | +12% |
| New Accounts Clerks | 1,150 | 4.75 | $47,140 | $38,060 | $65,400 | -1% |
| Childcare Workers | 9,390 | 2.75 | $30,740 | $28,130 | $36,660 | -12% |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1,050 | 2.66 | $47,080 | $35,990 | $62,650 | -9% |
| Highway Maintenance Workers | 2,580 | 2.53 | $48,650 | $42,310 | $60,060 | -3% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | 3,200 | 2.36 | $49,510 | $42,670 | $62,950 | -13% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan | 2,280 | 2.34 | $44,130 | $37,300 | $51,420 | -4% |
| Printing Press Operators | 2,140 | 2.25 | $42,070 | $36,670 | $59,190 | -8% |
| Tellers | 4,590 | 2.12 | $38,140 | $33,490 | $46,320 | -11% |
| Insurance Underwriters | 1,410 | 2.04 | $75,120 | $49,150 | $105,760 | -8% |
| Cooks, Short Order | 1,810 | 1.98 | $30,530 | $28,080 | $41,430 | -15% |
| Advertising Sales Agents | 1,190 | 1.97 | $62,890 | $32,180 | $180,510 | -3% |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | 3,800 | 1.96 | $31,540 | $28,790 | $38,510 | -11% |
| Insurance Sales Agents | 6,160 | 1.95 | $61,590 | $37,500 | $125,930 | -1% |
| Roofers | 1,730 | 1.94 | $46,460 | $37,480 | $59,670 | -16% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 2,760 | 1.89 | $80,960 | $45,210 | $230,190 | -25% |
| Chief Executives | 2,510 | 1.87 | $214,680 | $107,200 | $515,360 | +0% |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 4,830 | 1.87 | $47,770 | $41,620 | $64,750 | -20% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | 4,570 | 1.82 | $37,160 | $30,060 | $50,320 | +4% |
| Computer Programmers | 1,090 | 1.79 | $95,150 | $61,680 | $154,500 | -5% |
Occupations with a page of their own link to it. Pay above $239,200 a year is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top-code). "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure.
There are 294 federal job postings open now in Nebraska (USAJOBS). This is the federal government only: most US jobs are in the private sector and are advertised on employers' own sites, so use the pay and demand tables on this page for the whole labour market.
| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 64 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 37 |
| Army National Guard Units | 30 |
| Air Force Civilian Career Training | 22 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 21 |
| Indian Health Service | 20 |
| U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | 10 |
| Transportation Security Administration | 7 |
| Air National Guard Units | 7 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 7 |
| Western Area Power Administration | 6 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 6 |
| Defense Commissary Agency | 5 |
| Air Combat Command | 4 |
| Natural Resources Conservation Service | 4 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Nurse | 20 |
| Miscellaneous Transportation/Mobile Equipment Maintenance | 15 |
| Aviation Safety | 14 |
| Medical Officer | 11 |
| General Engineering | 8 |
| Compliance Inspection And Support | 8 |
| Management And Program Analysis | 8 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 7 |
| Information Technology Management | 7 |
| General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series | 7 |
| Civil Engineering | 6 |
| Attorney | 6 |
| Dental Assistant | 5 |
| Medical Support Assistance | 5 |
| Administrative Officer | 5 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $63,795 (248 postings).
The median wage in Nebraska is $48,980 a year ($23.55 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (-4%). The 10th percentile earns $30,120 and the 90th $103,110.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 117,500 | 114.7 | 1.00 | $45,850 | $32,970 | $65,310 | -3% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 90,900 | 88.7 | 1.01 | $31,860 | $28,080 | $46,310 | -9% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 91,480 | 89.3 | 1.02 | $44,550 | $30,840 | $79,250 | +0% |
| Sales and Related | 88,210 | 86.1 | 1.00 | $36,810 | $28,490 | $85,390 | -4% |
| Management | 75,700 | 73.9 | 1.03 | $104,510 | $56,280 | $202,240 | -17% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 58,830 | 57.4 | 0.85 | $71,850 | $46,410 | $120,790 | -13% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 68,630 | 67.0 | 1.06 | $82,080 | $47,290 | $158,220 | -5% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 61,960 | 60.5 | 1.03 | $60,190 | $30,080 | $86,380 | -1% |
| Production | 73,420 | 71.7 | 1.30 | $48,000 | $36,790 | $66,880 | +2% |
| Healthcare Support | 41,110 | 40.1 | 0.79 | $38,760 | $32,660 | $49,940 | +1% |
| Construction and Extraction | 50,780 | 49.6 | 1.20 | $53,800 | $38,980 | $82,840 | -10% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 45,150 | 44.1 | 1.13 | $58,980 | $38,350 | $88,800 | -1% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 31,220 | 30.5 | 0.90 | $87,030 | $49,760 | $142,780 | -20% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 29,800 | 29.1 | 0.99 | $37,100 | $29,500 | $51,480 | -2% |
| Protective Service | 17,320 | 16.9 | 0.70 | $60,590 | $33,800 | $93,960 | +21% |
| Personal Care and Service | 25,060 | 24.5 | 1.17 | $31,840 | $28,080 | $51,320 | -13% |
| Community and Social Service | 14,960 | 14.6 | 0.85 | $50,940 | $38,160 | $82,400 | -13% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 13,200 | 12.9 | 0.77 | $81,040 | $48,790 | $134,310 | -19% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 10,790 | 10.5 | 0.80 | $51,020 | $32,190 | $87,080 | -19% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 9,410 | 9.2 | 0.97 | $66,950 | $44,260 | $116,360 | -19% |
| Legal | 5,950 | 5.8 | 0.69 | $84,620 | $47,620 | $208,180 | -17% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 2,960 | 2.9 | 1.03 | $45,560 | $36,530 | $62,040 | +24% |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
| Rule ⇅ | In Nebraska ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $15.00 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | Graduated, top rate 4.55% |
| Right-to-work state | Yes |
| State paid family and medical leave program | No program listed in our source |
| Employment | At-will in most states (either side can end the job with notice, with legal exceptions) |
Nationwide rules (overtime after 40 hours, family leave, discrimination, visas) are on the country guide. Many cities and counties set higher minimum wages or paid sick leave; check the local government. Confirm all figures with the official sources before acting.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items (US = 100) | 90.1 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,072 |
| Median home value | $238,600 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 66.5% |
| Poverty rate | 10.6% |
| Drive alone to work | 76.1% |
| Public transit to work | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 11.1% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 7.0% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
8.0% of residents of Nebraska were born abroad (159,088 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 48,431 |
| Guatemala | 12,108 |
| India | 7,070 |
| Cuba | 6,624 |
| Vietnam | 6,335 |
| El Salvador | 6,294 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 3,753 |
| Burma (Myanmar) | 3,435 |
| Philippines | 3,335 |
| Iraq | 3,107 |
| Honduras | 3,047 |
| Thailand | 2,995 |
| Germany | 2,410 |
| Afghanistan | 2,295 |
| Nepal | 2,146 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$15.00 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Graduated, top rate 4.55% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
2.9% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$76,475 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
294 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.