Careers in Omaha, NE-IA
Part of Nebraska.
Omaha, NE-IA’s regional price level is below the national average (index 91.911, where 100 = U.S. average, 2024 BEA data).
Unemployment rate: 3.1% · 534,289 people employed (2026-06, BLS LAUS, not seasonally adjusted).
Highest-Paying Careers
See full list →- 1Cardiologists$598,480
- 2Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$534,820
- 3Dermatologists$393,150
- 4Anesthesiologists$343,730
- 5Obstetricians and Gynecologists$342,570
Largest Occupations
See full list →- 1Fast Food and Counter Workers15,580 employed
- 2Registered Nurses13,200 employed
- 3Retail Salespersons12,080 employed
- 4General and Operations Managers11,430 employed
- 5Stockers and Order Fillers10,490 employed
Highest Concentration
See full list →- 1Dentists, All Other Specialists9.14× national avg
- 2Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners6.65× national avg
- 3Slaughterers and Meat Packers5.94× national avg
- 4Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders5.77× national avg
- 5Statistical Assistants5.01× national avg
Best Purchasing Power
See full list →cost-of-living adjusted
- 1Cardiologists$651,152
- 2Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$581,889
- 3Dermatologists$427,751
- 4Anesthesiologists$373,981
- 5Obstetricians and Gynecologists$372,719
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.