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Nebraska — sector wage premiums across 22 occupational sectors

Which sectors in Nebraska pay above the national average?

As of May 2025 BLS OEWS data, Nebraska pays +20.9% above the national average for Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (state median: $45,560 vs national approx. $37,695). Across 22 sectors, Nebraska's highest-premium sector is Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations. Re-dated annually from BLS OEWS.

Source:U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — Major Group Rollups·As of May 2025 state estimates (major-group rollup) · updated annually (BLS OEWS) · last refreshed

Gera US Sector Pay Premium Index

Nebraska's top sector premium: Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations at GUPPI +20.9% (national avg: $37,695).

How this is calculated
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations +20.9%

Nebraska — GUPPI across all occupational sectors (BLS OEWS May 2025)

#SectorState medianNational avgGUPPI
1Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations$45,560$37,695+20.9%
2Protective Service Occupations$60,590$51,939+16.7%
3Healthcare Support Occupations$38,760$37,607+3.1%
4Production Occupations$48,000$46,816+2.5%
5Transportation and Material Moving Occupations$44,550$43,676+2.0%
6Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations$58,980$59,120−0.2%
7Educational Instruction and Library Occupations$60,190$61,160−1.6%
8Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations$37,100$38,525−3.7%
9Office and Administrative Support Occupations$45,850$47,910−4.3%
10Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations$31,860$33,497−4.9%
11Sales and Related Occupations$36,810$39,171−6.0%
12Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations$82,080$90,805−9.6%
13Personal Care and Service Occupations$31,840$35,534−10.4%
14Construction and Extraction Occupations$53,800$60,202−10.6%
15Community and Social Service Occupations$50,940$57,575−11.5%
16Business and Financial Operations Occupations$71,850$85,690−16.2%
17Management Occupations$104,510$126,800−17.6%
18Architecture and Engineering Occupations$81,040$100,184−19.1%
19Legal Occupations$84,620$106,531−20.6%
20Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations$51,020$64,550−21.0%
21Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations$66,950$85,407−21.6%
22Computer and Mathematical Occupations$87,030$113,425−23.3%

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Sector GUPPI for Nebraska: +20.9%State median: $45,560 · National avg: $37,695

Frequently asked questions

Which sector pays the most premium in Nebraska?
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations has the highest sector GUPPI in Nebraska: +20.9% (BLS OEWS May 2025 median $45,560/yr vs national $37,695/yr).
Which sector pays below average in Nebraska?
Computer and Mathematical Occupations has the lowest sector GUPPI in Nebraska: −23.3% (BLS OEWS May 2025 median $87,030/yr vs national $113,425/yr).
How does Nebraska compare to other states for sector pay?
Nebraska (NE) has 5 sectors paying above the national employment-weighted average and 17 sectors below. Use the Gera Sector Pay Premium Index to browse all 22 sectors for any state.

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Data source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — Major Group Rollups · May 2025 state estimates (major-group rollup) · Public domain (U.S. federal government work)

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