Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area
Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023
In Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 201 detailed occupations covering about 32,980 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 15.7% below the national median on average.
Highest-Paying Occupations (2023)
"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.
| Occupation | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $157,770 | +81.6% | 80 |
| Physician Assistants | $133,930 | +3% | 30 |
| Pharmacists | $131,050 | -3.7% | 80 |
| Financial Managers | $129,740 | +15.8% | 150 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $126,800 | +0.4% | 80 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $112,720 | -33.5% | 50 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $101,860 | -1.5% | 130 |
| Software Developers | $101,200 | -39.3% | 50 |
| Dentists, General | $101,140 | -39.2% | 30 |
| Physical Therapists | $99,530 | -0.2% | 60 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $97,180 | -12.2% | 160 |
| Sales Managers | $93,800 | -30.6% | 70 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $90,730 | -14.8% | 50 |
| Facilities Managers | $89,230 | -12.8% | 40 |
| Occupational Therapists | $88,230 | -8.4% | 40 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | $85,220 | +38.7% | 130 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $84,600 | -17.6% | 50 |
| Civil Engineers | $84,450 | -49.3% | 40 |
| Lawyers | $83,990 | -42.4% | 90 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $83,180 | -28.9% | 60 |
| Managers, All Other | $81,660 | -38.9% | 50 |
| Veterinarians | $80,410 | -32.5% | 50 |
| Construction Managers | $80,220 | -23.5% | 70 |
| Loan Officers | $80,030 | +14.3% | 210 |
| Dental Hygienists | $79,760 | -8.9% | 70 |