Metro profile · CBSA 30700

Healthcare wages in Lincoln, NE

36 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.

CRISIS PAY WATCH · FEMA

1 active disaster in Nebraska· Fire

State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
  • MORRILL-COTTONWOOD FIRE

Active disaster declarations often drive temporary surges in travel-nurse, RT, and crisis-response pay rates. Recruiters may offer sign-on bonuses or premium hourly rates for crisis assignments. WageBench base wages do not include these premiums.

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COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
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Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
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Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
46
Across 36 roles

Every healthcare occupation in Lincoln

Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.

36 occupations · page 1 of 2
Occupation Category Annual Median Take-Home WageBench Score ↓
General Internal Medicine Physiciansphysician$369,980$352,22155
Psychiatric Techniciansallied$59,570$56,71153
Other Physicians, All Otherphysician$326,620$310,94251
Dentists, Generalphysician$204,530$194,71350
Pharmacistsallied$149,590$142,41048
Surgical Technologistsallied$65,110$61,98547
Recreational Therapistsallied$62,980$59,95747
Medical Assistantssupport$47,190$44,92547
Nuclear Medicine Technologistsallied$104,320$99,31347
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatricphysician$365,830$348,27047
Dental Assistantssupport$48,440$46,11547
Pharmacy Techniciansallied$46,140$43,92547
Occupational Therapistsallied$96,320$91,69746
Ophthalmic Medical Techniciansallied$45,330$43,15446
Respiratory Therapistsallied$81,590$77,67446
Speech-Language Pathologistsallied$91,860$87,45146
Veterinary Technologists and Techniciansallied$45,750$43,55446
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nursesnursing$63,070$60,04346
Physician Assistantsphysician$128,050$121,90446
Physical Therapistsallied$99,780$94,99146
Home Health and Personal Care Aidessupport$35,500$33,79646
Nurse Practitionersnursing$124,440$118,46746
Nursing Assistantssupport$38,650$36,79545
Nurse Anesthetistsnursing$216,030$205,66145
Registered Nursesnursing$87,530$83,32945
Phlebotomistssupport$39,090$37,21444
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Techniciansallied$55,930$53,24544
Diagnostic Medical Sonographersallied$81,500$77,58844
Radiologic Technologists and Techniciansallied$67,950$64,68844
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologistsallied$80,420$76,56044
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