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Salaries in Omaha by Occupation
Average pay by occupation in the Omaha metro area: 36 jobs ranked by annual salary from official U.S. BLS OEWS wage data. Figures cover the whole Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metropolitan area, not just city centers.
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS metro data (Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA) · Last verified: 2026-10-08 · Methodology
Omaha pay by occupation
| Occupation | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|
| Financial Managers | $71.08 | $147,840 |
| Marketing Managers | $61.55 | $128,030 |
| Software Developers | $55.81 | $116,090 |
| Information Security Analysts | $51.94 | $108,040 |
| Data Scientists | $47.38 | $98,550 |
| Web Developers | $41.78 | $86,900 |
| Project Management Specialists | $41.54 | $86,400 |
| Registered Nurses | $39.28 | $81,710 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $37.50 | $78,010 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $37.25 | $77,470 |
| Firefighters | $35.53 | $73,900 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $33.49 | $69,660 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $31.03 | $64,550 |
| Electricians | $30.44 | $63,310 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $30.33 | $63,090 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $29.30 | $60,950 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $28.89 | $60,100 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $28.78 | $59,870 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $28.55 | $59,380 |
| Graphic Designers | $27.75 | $57,720 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $27.25 | $56,680 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $26.43 | $54,970 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $25.42 | $52,870 |
| Carpenters | $24.75 | $51,470 |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $24.68 | $51,330 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $23.52 | $48,920 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $23.01 | $47,870 |
| Medical Assistants | $20.48 | $42,590 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $20.01 | $41,630 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $19.20 | $39,930 |
| Nursing Assistants | $19.20 | $39,930 |
| Phlebotomists | $18.96 | $39,440 |
| Office Clerks, General | $18.62 | $38,720 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $17.49 | $36,380 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $17.21 | $35,800 |
| Retail Salespersons | $16.67 | $34,680 |
Highest-paying occupations in Omaha
- Financial Managers — $147,840 a year
- Marketing Managers — $128,030 a year
- Software Developers — $116,090 a year
- Information Security Analysts — $108,040 a year
- Data Scientists — $98,550 a year
Wages above cover the whole Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro. For statewide context, see the Nebraska salary page, or browse all 36 salary guides.
Frequently asked questions
Which occupation pays the most in Omaha?
Financial Managers leads, at about $147,840 a year in the latest BLS OEWS release (Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro).
Where does the data come from?
Official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS wages for the Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metropolitan statistical area, verified on 2026-10-08. Each occupation links to its full state-by-state table.
Is this pay for the city or the whole metro?
Pay covers the Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA MSA — the city plus surrounding counties — which is exactly how the BLS publishes local wage data. Neighborhood-level pay varies.
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