Metro profile · CBSA 36540
Healthcare wages in Omaha, NE-IA
52 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
2 active disasters in Nebraska· Fire
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- MORRILL-COTTONWOOD FIRE
- SOUTH FORK 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.
See full active disaster overlay →Latest declared 2026-06-10
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 52 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Omaha
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
52 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | physician | $534,820 | $509,149 | 56 |
| Neurologists | physician | $316,840 | $301,632 | 52 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | physician | $342,570 | $326,127 | 50 |
| Dermatologists | physician | $393,150 | $374,279 | 50 |
| Cardiologists | physician | $598,480 | $569,753 | 50 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $271,680 | $258,639 | 50 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $187,400 | $178,405 | 48 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $290,460 | $276,518 | 48 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $48,310 | $45,991 | 48 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $48,010 | $45,706 | 48 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $105,610 | $100,541 | 48 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $47,270 | $45,001 | 47 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $37,760 | $35,948 | 47 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $48,020 | $45,715 | 47 |
| Occupational Therapy Aides | support | $39,950 | $38,032 | 47 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $36,450 | $34,700 | 47 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | physician | $224,990 | $214,190 | 47 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $47,290 | $45,020 | 47 |
| Nurse Midwives | nursing | $138,880 | $132,214 | 47 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $133,760 | $127,340 | 47 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $141,830 | $135,022 | 47 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $65,050 | $61,928 | 47 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $59,420 | $56,568 | 46 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $134,130 | $127,692 | 46 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $99,630 | $94,848 | 46 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $40,020 | $38,099 | 46 |
| Recreational Therapists | allied | $58,630 | $55,816 | 46 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $81,270 | $77,369 | 46 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $44,970 | $42,811 | 46 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $76,600 | $72,923 | 46 |
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Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.