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Average salary by job family in Omaha
| Management | $127,210 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $117,520 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $109,090 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $99,130 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $92,240 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $80,490 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $79,530 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $63,660 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $61,950 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $61,600 |
| Construction and Extraction | $61,290 |
| Protective Service | $60,650 |
| Community and Social Service | $57,980 |
| Sales and Related | $51,230 |
| Production | $50,380 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $49,740 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $46,680 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $45,230 |
| Healthcare Support | $42,200 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $40,670 |
| Personal Care and Service | $38,540 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $35,880 |
Highest-paying jobs in Omaha
- Cardiologists$578,940
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$498,610
- Dermatologists$390,580
- Anesthesiologists$368,350
- Surgeons, All Other$319,820
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$317,820
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$292,290
- Chief Executives$288,100
- Neurologists$283,560
- Physicians, All Other$278,590
Most common jobs in Omaha and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 15,580 | $31,290 | $29,450 |
| Registered Nurses | 13,200 | $90,860 | $84,600 |
| Retail Salespersons | 12,080 | $35,610 | $33,260 |
| General and Operations Managers | 11,430 | $111,410 | $90,620 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 10,490 | $37,460 | $36,810 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 10,210 | $58,710 | $58,010 |
| Cashiers | 9,110 | $32,640 | $31,270 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 8,810 | $45,460 | $44,260 |
| Nursing Assistants | 7,740 | $43,020 | $40,020 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 7,620 | $39,620 | $34,290 |
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Cost of living in Omaha
Prices in the Omaha area are 8% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 91.9 for 2024. The average local salary of $64,900 therefore buys what $70,612 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $310,337, 3.7 times the median household income of $83,023.
$310,337typical home value
$83,023median household income
91.9BEA price parity
972,840metro population
Take-home pay in Omaha
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $37,740 | $31,666 | $2,639 |
| Median wage | $49,660 | $40,702 | $3,392 |
| Average wage | $64,900 | $52,254 | $4,355 |
| 75th percentile wage | $76,860 | $60,283 | $5,024 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Omaha
Management36 jobs
- Chief Executives$288K
- Financial Managers$160K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$158K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$154K
- Sales Managers$144K
- Human Resources Managers$143K
- Purchasing Managers$134K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$131K
- Marketing Managers$130K
- Natural Sciences Managers$130K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$129K
- Public Relations Managers$124K
- Managers, All Other$124K
- Training and Development Managers$122K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$120K
- Industrial Production Managers$119K
- Administrative Services Managers$119K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$114K
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers$113K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$112K
- Construction Managers$112K
- General and Operations Managers$111K
- Fundraising Managers$111K
- Facilities Managers$109K
- Emergency Management Directors$105K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$100K
- Funeral Home Managers$94K
- Education Administrators, All Other$93K
- Gambling Managers$87K
- Social and Community Service Managers$82K
- Lodging Managers$75K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$72K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$72K
- Food Service Managers$71K
- Personal Service Managers, All Other$70K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$61K
Legal6 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical56 jobs
- Cardiologists$579K
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$499K
- Dermatologists$391K
- Anesthesiologists$368K
- Surgeons, All Other$320K
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$318K
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$292K
- Neurologists$284K
- Physicians, All Other$279K
- Nurse Anesthetists$273K
- Physicians, Pathologists$266K
- Dentists, All Other Specialists$238K
- Family Medicine Physicians$211K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$203K
- Dentists, General$192K
- Psychiatrists$184K
- Optometrists$140K
- Nurse Midwives$139K
- Veterinarians$136K
- Physician Assistants$136K
- Pharmacists$136K
- Nurse Practitioners$133K
- Radiation Therapists$110K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$103K
- Physical Therapists$97K
- Audiologists$96K
- Registered Nurses$91K
- Occupational Therapists$91K
- Dental Hygienists$90K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$88K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$86K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$85K
- Respiratory Therapists$80K
- Chiropractors$78K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$76K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$76K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$72K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$70K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$70K
- Surgical Technologists$68K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$66K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$64K
- Recreational Therapists$62K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$62K
- Athletic Trainers$61K
- Medical Records Specialists$60K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$60K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$59K
- Paramedics$56K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$50K
- Psychiatric Technicians$50K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$48K
- Pharmacy Technicians$47K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$46K
- Opticians, Dispensing$45K
- Dietetic Technicians$40K
Computer and Mathematical18 jobs
- Database Architects$137K
- Actuaries$126K
- Computer Network Architects$123K
- Software Developers$120K
- Database Administrators$110K
- Information Security Analysts$105K
- Operations Research Analysts$104K
- Data Scientists$102K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$101K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$100K
- Computer Systems Analysts$99K
- Computer Programmers$99K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$96K
- Web Developers$90K
- Statisticians$80K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$79K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$75K
- Computer User Support Specialists$62K
Architecture and Engineering25 jobs
- Aerospace Engineers$173K
- Computer Hardware Engineers$138K
- Environmental Engineers$120K
- Chemical Engineers$114K
- Electrical Engineers$108K
- Civil Engineers$107K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$105K
- Engineers, All Other$105K
- Industrial Engineers$104K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$104K
- Materials Engineers$101K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$98K
- Mechanical Engineers$96K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$75K
- Mechanical Drafters$75K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$74K
- Surveyors$74K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$68K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$65K
- Landscape Architects$62K
- Drafters, All Other$57K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$53K
Business and Financial Operations29 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$128K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$95K
- Financial Risk Specialists$95K
- Management Analysts$95K
- Budget Analysts$95K
- Loan Officers$95K
- Labor Relations Specialists$92K
- Project Management Specialists$91K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$89K
- Credit Analysts$89K
- Financial Examiners$87K
- Accountants and Auditors$82K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$82K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$80K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$79K
- Cost Estimators$78K
- Fundraisers$77K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$76K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$76K
- Compliance Officers$76K
- Insurance Underwriters$75K
- Logisticians$73K
- Training and Development Specialists$73K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$73K
- Credit Counselors$69K
- Human Resources Specialists$67K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$67K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$60K
- Tax Preparers$46K
Life, Physical, and Social Science26 jobs
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$102K
- Food Scientists and Technologists$95K
- School Psychologists$95K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$92K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$89K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$89K
- Chemists$87K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$86K
- Urban and Regional Planners$86K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$86K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$85K
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$85K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$85K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$83K
- Animal Scientists$77K
- Survey Researchers$74K
- Conservation Scientists$74K
- Forensic Science Technicians$69K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$64K
- Chemical Technicians$62K
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$58K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$54K
- Food Science Technicians$53K
- Social Science Research Assistants$52K
- Biological Technicians$51K
- Agricultural Technicians$46K
Educational Instruction and Library42 jobs
- Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$112K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$111K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$104K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$100K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$97K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$88K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$88K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$87K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$82K
- Instructional Coordinators$81K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$80K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$78K
- Curators$77K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$77K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$70K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$69K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$69K
- Geography Teachers, Postsecondary$69K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$69K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$68K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$68K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$67K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$66K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$66K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$65K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$64K
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$64K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$64K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$63K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$59K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$58K
- Farm and Home Management Educators$54K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$53K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$50K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$49K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$48K
- Tutors$43K
- Library Technicians$41K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$39K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair34 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$94K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$90K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$80K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$74K
- Riggers$71K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$69K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$68K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$67K
- Millwrights$65K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$63K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$63K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$63K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$63K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$60K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$60K
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$59K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$57K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$57K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$57K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$56K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$56K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$54K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$54K
- Motorcycle Mechanics$52K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$52K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$51K
- Home Appliance Repairers$50K
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$48K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$48K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$47K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$47K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$41K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$39K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media24 jobs
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$103K
- Athletes and Sports Competitors$86K
- Art Directors$80K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$79K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$77K
- Writers and Authors$72K
- Interior Designers$71K
- Public Relations Specialists$68K
- Sound Engineering Technicians$65K
- Producers and Directors$65K
- Interpreters and Translators$63K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$63K
- Film and Video Editors$63K
- Editors$60K
- Graphic Designers$59K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$59K
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$57K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$55K
- Audio and Video Technicians$54K
- Coaches and Scouts$52K
- Broadcast Technicians$50K
- Photographers$49K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$43K
- Floral Designers$38K
Construction and Extraction32 jobs
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$104K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$80K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$72K
- Sheet Metal Workers$72K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$71K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$69K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$68K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$68K
- Electricians$67K
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$64K
- Carpet Installers$63K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$62K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$61K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$61K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$60K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$59K
- Tile and Stone Setters$58K
- Carpenters$57K
- Glaziers$57K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$54K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$54K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$54K
- Pipelayers$54K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$50K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$50K
- Construction Laborers$50K
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$49K
- Roofers$49K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$48K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$45K
- Helpers--Electricians$42K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$41K
Protective Service15 jobs
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$111K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$110K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$88K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$86K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$82K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$71K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$65K
- Firefighters$60K
- Transportation Security Screeners$57K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$52K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$50K
- Security Guards$46K
- School Bus Monitors$37K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$30K
Community and Social Service14 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$88K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$72K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$71K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$66K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$66K
- Healthcare Social Workers$66K
- Health Education Specialists$65K
- Clergy$60K
- Community Health Workers$55K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$54K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$51K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$46K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$44K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$42K
Sales and Related18 jobs
- Sales Engineers$119K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$107K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$102K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$100K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$76K
- Insurance Sales Agents$76K
- Advertising Sales Agents$76K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$69K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$52K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$51K
- Travel Agents$49K
- Parts Salespersons$47K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$39K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$39K
- Retail Salespersons$36K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$35K
- Telemarketers$34K
- Cashiers$33K
Production57 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$107K
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers$104K
- Gas Plant Operators$90K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$70K
- Tool and Die Makers$67K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$63K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$62K
- Machinists$60K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$59K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$58K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$58K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$57K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$56K
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$56K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$56K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$54K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$53K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$52K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$52K
- Furniture Finishers$51K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$50K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$48K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$48K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$48K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$48K
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$47K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47K
- Production Workers, All Other$47K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$46K
- Printing Press Operators$46K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$45K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$45K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$45K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44K
- Food Batchmakers$44K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$44K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$43K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$42K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$40K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$40K
- Bakers$38K
- Helpers--Production Workers$38K
- Sewing Machine Operators$37K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$36K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$34K
Office and Administrative Support49 jobs
- Meter Readers, Utilities$83K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$70K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67K
- Brokerage Clerks$64K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$64K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$63K
- Postal Service Clerks$62K
- Statistical Assistants$61K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$61K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$60K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$60K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$59K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$59K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$57K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$57K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$56K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$53K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$52K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$52K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$51K
- New Accounts Clerks$51K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$50K
- Procurement Clerks$50K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$50K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$50K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$49K
- Bill and Account Collectors$47K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$47K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$47K
- Order Clerks$47K
- Correspondence Clerks$46K
- Customer Service Representatives$45K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$45K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$45K
- Word Processors and Typists$45K
- File Clerks$44K
- Data Entry Keyers$42K
- Office Clerks, General$42K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$42K
- Tellers$41K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$41K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$40K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$39K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$39K
- Gambling Cage Workers$39K
- Couriers and Messengers$37K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$34K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$30K
Transportation and Material Moving21 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$124K
- Crane and Tower Operators$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$52K
- Bus Drivers, School$51K
- Light Truck Drivers$50K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$49K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46K
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$45K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$43K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43K
- Driver/Sales Workers$41K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$41K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$39K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$38K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$37K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$37K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$37K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$36K
- Parking Attendants$33K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry6 jobs
Healthcare Support15 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$66K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$64K
- Massage Therapists$62K
- Medical Assistants$49K
- Dental Assistants$48K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$47K
- Medical Transcriptionists$46K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$44K
- Nursing Assistants$43K
- Phlebotomists$42K
- Occupational Therapy Aides$41K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$38K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$37K
- Pharmacy Aides$35K
- Physical Therapist Aides$33K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$63K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$51K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$49K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$45K
- Pest Control Workers$45K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$45K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35K
Personal Care and Service19 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$67K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$66K
- Skincare Specialists$63K
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$55K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$50K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$47K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$46K
- Residential Advisors$45K
- Animal Caretakers$39K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$39K
- Animal Trainers$39K
- Recreation Workers$38K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$35K
- Tour and Travel Guides$35K
- Funeral Attendants$33K
- Childcare Workers$33K
- Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners$32K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$31K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$31K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$67K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$46K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$43K
- Bartenders$40K
- Waiters and Waitresses$40K
- Cooks, Restaurant$38K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$38K
- Food Preparation Workers$36K
- Cooks, Short Order$34K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$34K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$33K
- Dishwashers$33K
- Cooks, Fast Food$32K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$32K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$31K
Jobs paid by the hour in Omaha
For 1 job in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area BLS publishes an hourly wage only, because the work is rarely full-time all year (gigs, seasons, performances). An annual figure would overstate what most people earn, so we show the hourly rate.
| Job | Average per hour | Median per hour | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | $19.40 | $15.33 | 30 |
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Salary in Omaha: questions
What is a good salary in Omaha?
Half of all workers in the Omaha metro earn less than $49,660 and the average is $64,900. Earning more than $76,860 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Omaha to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $64,126, because prices here are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Omaha?
Cardiologists ($578,940), Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($498,610), Dermatologists ($390,580).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Omaha, NE-IA (36540), all occupations and 565 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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