Career Atlas USA

Careers in Lincoln, NE

Part of Nebraska.

Lincoln, NE’s regional price level is below the national average (index 91.581, where 100 = U.S. average, 2024 BEA data).

Unemployment rate: 2.9% · 193,458 people employed (2026-06, BLS LAUS, not seasonally adjusted).

Highest-Paying Careers

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  1. 1General Internal Medicine Physicians$369,980
  2. 2Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$365,830
  3. 3Physicians, All Other$326,620
  4. 4Chief Executives$217,780
  5. 5Nurse Anesthetists$216,030

Largest Occupations

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  1. 1Fast Food and Counter Workers5,950 employed
  2. 2Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers4,530 employed
  3. 3Registered Nurses4,200 employed
  4. 4Retail Salespersons4,080 employed
  5. 5General and Operations Managers3,680 employed

Highest Concentration

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  1. 1Animal Scientists26.44× national avg
  2. 2Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary13.11× national avg
  3. 3Agricultural Inspectors6.56× national avg
  4. 4Dancers6.25× national avg
  5. 5Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners6.06× national avg

Best Purchasing Power

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cost-of-living adjusted

  1. 1General Internal Medicine Physicians$403,992
  2. 2Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$399,461
  3. 3Physicians, All Other$356,646
  4. 4Chief Executives$237,800
  5. 5Nurse Anesthetists$235,890

Sources

Wage and employment data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities. Unemployment rate: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). Opportunity Score isn’t available at the metro level yet — see Nebraska state page.