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Wages by occupation in Omaha, NE-IA
In Omaha, NE-IA, the median annual wage across all occupations was $48,720 in May 2024, with 491,140 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
What stands out
In Omaha, NE-IA, the median annual wage across all occupations was $48,720 in May 2024, with 491,140 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The highest median among detailed occupations is $232,800 for Family Medicine Physicians, the lowest $26,710 for Physical Therapist Aides. The largest occupation by headcount is Fast Food and Counter Workers with 14,410 jobs at a median of $29,770. Wages are annual, as published by BLS for May of the reference year; '≥ $239,200' marks BLS's top code. Every value links to its fact record.
Highest-paid occupations
Top 30 by median annual wage among detailed occupations.
| Occupation | Employment | Median annual | 10th pct | 90th pct | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians 29-1215 | 330 | $232,800 | $68,850 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Nurse Anesthetists 29-1151 | 140 | $231,090 | $186,950 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Psychiatrists 29-1223 | 90 | $229,230 | $61,690 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Chief Executives 11-1011 | 1,410 | $221,120 | $102,880 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Pediatricians, General 29-1221 | 360 | $216,170 | $68,630 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Dentists, General 29-1021 | 360 | $200,590 | $110,570 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 23-1023 | 80 | $196,390 | $191,090 | $215,570 | evidence → |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other 25-1199 | 500 | $174,830 | $49,860 | $229,500 | evidence → |
| Aerospace Engineers 17-2011 | — | $160,630 | $160,330 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Commercial Pilots 53-2012 | 120 | $147,310 | $46,210 | $199,100 | evidence → |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021 | 2,550 | $137,680 | $100,300 | $210,690 | evidence → |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers 11-9041 | 730 | $135,750 | $95,300 | $214,200 | evidence → |
| Financial Managers 11-3031 | 3,270 | $135,550 | $87,280 | $229,300 | evidence → |
| Nurse Midwives 29-1161 | — | $133,890 | $133,880 | $133,940 | evidence → |
| Pharmacists 29-1051 | 1,270 | $133,510 | $50,000 | $162,550 | evidence → |
| Database Architects 15-1243 | 380 | $133,290 | $90,040 | $172,600 | evidence → |
| Computer Hardware Engineers 17-2061 | 70 | $130,650 | $87,530 | $143,920 | evidence → |
| Nurse Practitioners 29-1171 | 1,120 | $129,190 | $99,240 | $158,880 | evidence → |
| Sales Managers 11-2022 | 1,660 | $128,610 | $73,200 | $229,790 | evidence → |
| Human Resources Managers 11-3121 | 930 | $128,340 | $81,120 | $206,680 | evidence → |
| Physician Assistants 29-1071 | 660 | $128,240 | $104,740 | $163,320 | evidence → |
| Chemical Engineers 17-2041 | 110 | $128,190 | $69,480 | $174,980 | evidence → |
| Lawyers 23-1011 | 1,970 | $125,730 | $67,430 | $225,590 | evidence → |
| Optometrists 29-1041 | 150 | $125,180 | $52,000 | $204,040 | evidence → |
| Purchasing Managers 11-3061 | 250 | $123,380 | $74,430 | $176,470 | evidence → |
| Natural Sciences Managers 11-9121 | 150 | $123,380 | $79,000 | $209,990 | evidence → |
| Managers, All Other 11-9199 | 1,290 | $123,360 | $64,560 | $188,080 | evidence → |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 17-2111 | 50 | $121,340 | $56,010 | $143,720 | evidence → |
| Marketing Managers 11-2021 | 1,170 | $118,320 | $67,290 | $214,260 | evidence → |
| Software Developers 15-1252 | 4,410 | $116,820 | $79,930 | $159,830 | evidence → |
Largest occupations by employment
Top 30 by number of jobs.
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