State profile · NE
Healthcare wages in Nebraska
Median pay, take-home after state tax, and WageBench Score ranking for 54 healthcare occupations in Nebraska.
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- MORRILL-COTTONWOOD FIRE
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State tax (avg)
4.8%
Effective middle-income rate
Cost of living
90
RPP index (100 = national avg)
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Nurse Licensure Compact
Avg WageBench Score
69
Across 54 occupations
HIGHEST MEDIAN
Top-paying healthcare roles
- Cardiologists$646,300
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$507,770
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$371,880
- Dermatologists$359,580
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$342,570
LOWEST MEDIAN
Lowest-paying healthcare roles
- Physical Therapist Aides$28,080
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$36,150
- Dietetic Technicians$37,760
- Phlebotomists$39,540
- Nursing Assistants$40,000
Every healthcare occupation in Nebraska
Sortable by median wage, take-home after tax, or composite WageBench Score. Click any occupation for the full detail page.
54 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | physician | $507,770 | $483,397 | 78 |
| Cardiologists | physician | $646,300 | $615,278 | 76 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $57,370 | $54,616 | 75 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | physician | $342,570 | $326,127 | 73 |
| Therapists, All Other | allied | $86,900 | $82,729 | 72 |
| Occupational Therapy Aides | support | $44,980 | $42,821 | 72 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | physician | $371,880 | $354,030 | 72 |
| Neurologists | physician | $269,270 | $256,345 | 71 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $290,470 | $276,527 | 71 |
| Dermatologists | physician | $359,580 | $342,320 | 71 |
| Audiologists | allied | $97,460 | $92,782 | 70 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $179,750 | $171,122 | 70 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $246,730 | $234,887 | 70 |
| Nurse Midwives | nursing | $138,880 | $132,214 | 70 |
| Recreational Therapists | allied | $62,980 | $59,957 | 70 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $104,320 | $99,313 | 70 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $46,610 | $44,373 | 70 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $47,370 | $45,096 | 70 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $37,760 | $35,948 | 69 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $132,130 | $125,788 | 69 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $133,040 | $126,654 | 69 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $139,330 | $132,642 | 69 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | physician | $224,990 | $214,190 | 69 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $81,590 | $77,674 | 69 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $36,150 | $34,415 | 69 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $45,210 | $43,040 | 69 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $63,880 | $60,814 | 69 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $60,540 | $57,634 | 68 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $43,680 | $41,583 | 68 |
| Paramedics | allied | $41,710 | $39,708 | 68 |
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