Salaries in Lincoln, NE metro area
Typical pay for 447 jobs in the Lincoln, NE metro area. The median for all workers is $49,800 a year ($23.94 an hour). Click a job for its full pay range.
Median pay, all jobs
$49,800
Median hourly
$23.94
Workers
182,620
vs U.S. median
-2%
Highest paying jobs in Lincoln, NE
| Job | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $369,980 | 30 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $365,830 | 40 |
| Physicians, All Other | $326,620 | 170 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200+ | n/a |
| Cardiologist | $239,200+ | 30 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200+ | n/a |
| Chief Executive | $217,780 | 460 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $216,030 | n/a |
| Family Medicine Physician | $209,990 | 180 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $208,180 | 40 |
| Dentists, General | $204,530 | 160 |
| Pharmacist | $149,590 | 370 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $139,670 | 370 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $131,180 | 90 |
| Financial Manager | $131,150 | 1,010 |
Most common jobs in Lincoln, NE
| Job | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 5,950 | $28,510 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 4,530 | $81,790 |
| Registered Nurse | 4,200 | $87,530 |
| Retail Salesperson | 4,080 | $30,990 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,680 | $92,780 |
| Cashier | 3,240 | $30,690 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 2,890 | $47,230 |
| Nursing Assistant | 2,630 | $38,650 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,620 | $35,820 |
| Customer Service Representative | 2,540 | $41,430 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 2,520 | $36,080 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,420 | $35,500 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 2,260 | $36,730 |
| Accountants and Auditors | 2,130 | $65,170 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 2,070 | $40,100 |
Compare with statewide pay: salaries in Nebraska.
All 447 jobs by category
Management Occupations (28)Business and Financial Operations Occupations (26)Computer and Mathematical Occupations (17)Architecture and Engineering Occupations (21)Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (20)Community and Social Service Occupations (13)Legal Occupations (6)Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (37)Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations (19)Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (42)Healthcare Support Occupations (13)Protective Service Occupations (12)Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (14)Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (7)Personal Care and Service Occupations (14)Sales and Related Occupations (16)Office and Administrative Support Occupations (41)Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (3)Construction and Extraction Occupations (19)Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (25)Production Occupations (36)Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (18)
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Network Architect | $112,060 | $53.87 | 290 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $64,090 | $30.81 | 380 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $80,370 | $38.64 | 430 |
| Computer Programmer | $92,510 | $44.48 | 260 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $87,500 | $42.07 | 650 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $56,010 | $26.93 | 1,160 |
| Data Scientist | $87,890 | $42.25 | 450 |
| Database Administrator | $89,350 | $42.96 | 100 |
| Database Architect | $119,760 | $57.58 | 60 |
| Information Security Analyst | $78,190 | $37.59 | 260 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $85,260 | $40.99 | 340 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $77,570 | $37.30 | 50 |
| Software Developer | $101,690 | $48.89 | 1,530 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $92,710 | $44.57 | 240 |
| Statistician | $91,560 | $44.02 | 40 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $64,510 | $31.02 | 190 |
| Web Developer | $81,630 | $39.25 | 70 |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $81,190 | $39.03 | 130 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $59,640 | $28.67 | 170 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $72,770 | $34.98 | 40 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $64,770 | $31.14 | 100 |
| Civil Engineer | $95,560 | $45.94 | 530 |
| Drafters, All Other | $58,690 | $28.22 | 40 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $66,060 | $31.76 | 190 |
| Electrical Engineer | $100,300 | $48.22 | 260 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $96,300 | $46.30 | 110 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $61,110 | $29.38 | 40 |
| Engineers, All Other | $64,060 | $30.80 | 90 |
| Environmental Engineer | $117,640 | $56.56 | 70 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $65,010 | $31.25 | 80 |
| Industrial Engineer | $98,390 | $47.30 | 350 |
| Landscape Architect | $66,730 | $32.08 | 50 |
| Materials Engineer | $96,960 | $46.62 | 50 |
| Mechanical Drafter | $59,190 | $28.46 | 80 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $100,360 | $48.25 | 160 |
| Petroleum Engineer | $98,010 | $47.12 | n/a |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | $48,080 | $23.11 | 120 |
| Surveyor | $70,010 | $33.66 | 70 |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Scientist | $79,410 | $38.18 | 100 |
| Chemical Technician | $62,640 | $30.12 | 40 |
| Chemist | $82,920 | $39.87 | 80 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $120,000 | $57.69 | 150 |
| Conservation Scientist | $81,170 | $39.02 | 40 |
| Economist | $70,400 | $33.85 | 60 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $59,700 | $28.70 | 50 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $64,450 | $30.99 | 290 |
| Epidemiologist | $73,060 | $35.13 | 40 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $56,250 | $27.04 | 70 |
| Forensic Science Technician | $61,680 | $29.66 | 70 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $65,480 | $31.48 | 60 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $76,190 | $36.63 | 40 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $75,820 | $36.45 | 90 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | $44,900 | $21.59 | 50 |
| School Psychologist | $99,000 | $47.60 | 50 |
| Social Science Research Assistant | $59,780 | $28.74 | 40 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $63,760 | $30.65 | 100 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $65,560 | $31.52 | 100 |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | $54,530 | $26.22 | 30 |
Community and Social Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $46,230 | $22.23 | 950 |
| Clergy | $57,790 | $27.79 | 40 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $53,170 | $25.56 | 70 |
| Community Health Worker | $61,310 | $29.48 | 40 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $55,510 | $26.69 | 470 |
| Health Education Specialist | $55,630 | $26.74 | 60 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $63,020 | $30.30 | 160 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $71,760 | $34.50 | 60 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $44,720 | $21.50 | 170 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $66,700 | $32.07 | 150 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $45,030 | $21.65 | 160 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $39,140 | $18.82 | 430 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $76,480 | $36.77 | 560 |
Legal Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $208,180 | $100.09 | 40 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $67,180 | $32.30 | 50 |
| Lawyer | $101,300 | $48.70 | 820 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $66,030 | $31.74 | 70 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $61,440 | $29.54 | 420 |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | $49,920 | $24.00 | 60 |
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Director | $75,310 | $36.21 | 40 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | $45,310 | $21.78 | 80 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $44,440 | $21.37 | 60 |
| Broadcast Technician | $48,340 | $23.24 | 60 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $55,240 | — | 280 |
| Editor | $52,000 | $25.00 | 80 |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | — | $24.12 | 30 |
| Film and Video Editors | $50,310 | $24.19 | 40 |
| Floral Designer | $31,960 | $15.37 | 70 |
| Graphic Designer | $56,510 | $27.17 | 310 |
| Interior Designer | $68,640 | $33.00 | 90 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $60,820 | $29.24 | 100 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $34,930 | $16.79 | 150 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $41,550 | $19.98 | 100 |
| Photographer | $39,540 | $19.01 | 50 |
| Producers and Directors | $60,000 | $28.85 | 130 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $61,550 | $29.59 | 480 |
| Technical Writer | $66,610 | $32.03 | 50 |
| Writers and Authors | $60,200 | $28.94 | 60 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $48,440 | $23.29 | 580 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $38,560 | $18.54 | 100 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $35,500 | $17.07 | 2,420 |
| Massage Therapist | $65,860 | $31.67 | 40 |
| Medical Assistant | $47,190 | $22.69 | 570 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $41,410 | $19.91 | 100 |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,650 | $18.58 | 2,630 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $63,180 | $30.38 | 40 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $32,610 | $15.68 | 40 |
| Phlebotomist | $39,090 | $18.80 | 240 |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $28,080 | $13.50 | 140 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $58,650 | $28.20 | 170 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $36,870 | $17.73 | 150 |
Protective Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $66,210 | $31.83 | 1,020 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $99,760 | $47.96 | 40 |
| Fire Inspectors and Investigators | $65,620 | $31.55 | 40 |
| Firefighter | $59,760 | $28.73 | 240 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $86,530 | $41.60 | 90 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $80,810 | $38.85 | 80 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $117,860 | $56.66 | 110 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $44,060 | $21.18 | 40 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $30,100 | $14.47 | 100 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $93,680 | $45.04 | 510 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $53,800 | $25.86 | 30 |
| Security Guard | $36,700 | $17.64 | 710 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender | $30,660 | $14.74 | 1,110 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $59,680 | $28.69 | 140 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $29,430 | $14.15 | 760 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $36,830 | $17.71 | 640 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $37,290 | $17.93 | 890 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $30,340 | $14.59 | 360 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $30,450 | $14.64 | 360 |
| Dishwasher | $30,060 | $14.45 | 390 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,510 | $13.71 | 5,950 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $38,230 | $18.38 | 1,520 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,210 | $16.93 | 1,270 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $29,480 | $14.17 | 850 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,150 | $13.54 | 550 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $36,080 | $17.35 | 2,520 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $49,680 | $23.89 | 310 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $56,900 | $27.36 | 200 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $36,730 | $17.66 | 2,260 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $37,770 | $18.16 | 1,040 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $32,970 | $15.85 | 990 |
| Pest Control Worker | $44,170 | $21.24 | 80 |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | $40,060 | $19.26 | 50 |
Personal Care and Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $30,110 | $14.48 | 970 |
| Animal Caretaker | $30,940 | $14.88 | 420 |
| Childcare Worker | $29,860 | $14.35 | 1,920 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $36,990 | $17.79 | 700 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $49,350 | $23.73 | 120 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $47,770 | $22.96 | 180 |
| Funeral Attendant | $28,420 | $13.66 | 40 |
| Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | $29,670 | $14.27 | 60 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $30,440 | $14.63 | 340 |
| Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers | $63,130 | $30.35 | 30 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $28,080 | $13.50 | 30 |
| Recreation Worker | $32,000 | $15.38 | 430 |
| Skincare Specialist | $61,560 | $29.59 | 120 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $28,080 | $13.50 | 120 |
Sales and Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cashier | $30,690 | $14.75 | 3,240 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $36,970 | $17.78 | 710 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $35,170 | $16.91 | 30 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $78,110 | $37.55 | 370 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $45,920 | $22.08 | 1,220 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $57,000 | $27.40 | 700 |
| Parts Salesperson | $44,960 | $21.61 | 290 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $57,990 | $27.88 | 290 |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,990 | $14.90 | 4,080 |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $36,720 | $17.65 | 110 |
| Sales Engineer | $83,240 | $40.02 | 60 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $61,790 | $29.71 | 1,050 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $62,810 | $30.20 | 1,310 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $82,060 | $39.45 | 240 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $74,550 | $35.84 | 290 |
| Telemarketer | $29,010 | $13.95 | 80 |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Equipment Operator | $45,980 | $22.11 | 40 |
| Agricultural Inspector | $47,400 | $22.79 | 110 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $45,280 | $21.77 | 60 |
Construction and Extraction Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | $55,850 | $26.85 | 60 |
| Carpenter | $49,910 | $24.00 | 1,020 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $49,970 | $24.02 | 700 |
| Construction and Building Inspectors | $61,960 | $29.79 | 90 |
| Construction Laborer | $46,700 | $22.45 | 1,250 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $47,130 | $22.66 | 160 |
| Electrician | $60,680 | $29.17 | 1,020 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $77,270 | $37.15 | 1,020 |
| Glazier | $48,800 | $23.46 | 60 |
| Hazardous Materials Removal Worker | $47,220 | $22.70 | 60 |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | $49,240 | $23.68 | 70 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $60,810 | $29.24 | 490 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $47,170 | $22.68 | 280 |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators | $52,790 | $25.38 | 90 |
| Pipelayer | $45,250 | $21.76 | 60 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $60,670 | $29.17 | 650 |
| Roofer | $47,360 | $22.77 | 400 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $52,740 | $25.36 | 50 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $57,900 | $27.84 | 130 |
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Production Occupations
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $34,770 | $16.72 | 150 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $55,760 | $26.81 | 310 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $61,120 | $29.39 | 140 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $34,310 | $16.49 | 530 |
| Conveyor Operators and Tenders | $42,910 | $20.63 | 60 |
| Crane and Tower Operators | $77,500 | $37.26 | 100 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $36,610 | $17.60 | 460 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $59,270 | $28.50 | 520 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $81,790 | $39.32 | 4,530 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $46,330 | $22.27 | 670 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $40,450 | $19.45 | 1,980 |
| Light Truck Driver | $44,050 | $21.18 | 700 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $36,480 | $17.54 | 130 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $35,440 | $17.04 | 380 |
| Parking Attendant | $28,080 | $13.50 | 110 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $48,190 | $23.17 | 230 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $35,650 | $17.14 | 280 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $35,820 | $17.22 | 2,620 |