Nebraska Jobs and Wages
Wages, unemployment, minimum wage, benefits, visa filings and federal openings for Nebraska from BLS, the Department of Labor and USAJOBS.
- Median wage
- $48,980 a year
- May 2025
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%
- Sep 2026
- Minimum wage
- $15.00/hr
- State law
- Average weekly jobless benefit
- $488
- Sep 2026
Highest paying jobs in Nebraska
Occupations with at least 100 jobs
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| # | Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiologists | 170 | $646,300 | $627,390 |
| 2 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | 200 | $507,770 | $456,110 |
| 3 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | 390 | $371,880 | $353,880 |
| 4 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 180 | $342,570 | $300,500 |
| 5 | Surgeons, All Other | 180 | $341,410 | $372,610 |
| 6 | Anesthesiologists | 260 | $334,210 | $369,590 |
| 7 | Physicians, All Other | 1,170 | $290,470 | $291,430 |
| 8 | Nurse Anesthetists | 430 | $246,730 | $255,610 |
Most common jobs in Nebraska
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| # | Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 30,060 | $29,000 | $30,910 |
| 2 | Registered Nurses | 24,720 | $84,730 | $88,330 |
| 3 | General and Operations Managers | 24,030 | $85,090 | $106,770 |
| 4 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 23,160 | $58,390 | $60,070 |
| 5 | Retail Salespersons | 22,780 | $31,870 | $35,220 |
| 6 | Cashiers | 20,650 | $30,250 | $31,750 |
| 7 | Stockers and Order Fillers | 17,980 | $35,920 | $37,060 |
| 8 | Nursing Assistants | 16,450 | $40,000 | $42,390 |
Wages by metro area
Visa filings for jobs in this state
Employer filings with the Department of Labor
- H-1B (FY 2026 through Q3)1,303 certified, median offer $100,711
- PERM (FY 2026 through Q3)403 certified, median offer $64,550
Top H-1B employers in Nebraska
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| # | Employer | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska | 156 | $74,843 |
| 2 | Concentrix CVG Customer Management Group Inc. | 68 | $118,165 |
| 3 | Fiserv Solutions, LLC | 32 | $103,854 |
| 4 | University of Nebraska Medical Center | 31 | $63,456 |
| 5 | Infosys Limited | 25 | $80,496 |
| 6 | Alegent Creighton Clinic | 21 | $250,000 |
| 7 | Moody's Analytics, Inc. | 21 | $116,400 |
| 8 | UNMC Physicians | 21 | $195,000 |
More Nebraska labor data
- Unemployment by county2.9% statewide
- Jobs by industry1.06 million jobs, +0.4% in a year
- Minimum wage$15.00 an hour
- Unemployment benefits$488 a week on average
- Union membership6.6% in 2025
- Federal job openings202 open now
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median wage in Nebraska?
- The median wage for all occupations in Nebraska is $48,980 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025).
- What is the unemployment rate in Nebraska?
- Nebraska's unemployment rate was 2.9% in Sep 2026 (seasonally adjusted).
- What is the highest paying job in Nebraska?
- Cardiologists have the highest median wage among occupations with at least 100 jobs in Nebraska: $646,300 a year.