Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations in Nebraska

62 occupations · 2024 BLS OEWS data

Healthcare practitioners and technical occupations include physicians, nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other licensed professionals who diagnose and treat patients. The table below shows 2024 wage data for these occupations as reported in Nebraska.

Occupation	Median Annual	Mean Annual	Workers
Podiatrists	—	$233,810	50
Physicians, All Other	—	$278,930	1,070
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric	—	$426,320	—
Pediatric Surgeons	—	$382,100	30
Surgeons, All Other	—	—	170
Obstetricians and Gynecologists	—	$347,280	160
Family Medicine Physicians	—	$313,750	730
Cardiologists	—	$491,300	200
Dermatologists	—	$345,060	—
Anesthesiologists	—	$389,480	190
Emergency Medicine Physicians	—	$340,130	360
Neurologists	—	$298,400	100
Physicians, Pathologists	—	$323,510	120
Radiologists	—	—	160
Nurse Anesthetists	$231,020	$224,900	290
Psychiatrists	$229,240	$218,120	—
Pediatricians, General	$186,680	$217,040	410
General Internal Medicine Physicians	$178,620	$201,330	740
Dentists, General	$168,110	$185,360	740
Nurse Midwives	$133,890	$132,680	—
Pharmacists	$133,340	$127,300	2,290
Physician Assistants	$128,240	$129,120	1,250
Nurse Practitioners	$127,930	$127,950	2,150
Optometrists	$116,850	$136,810	370
Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$104,270	$102,830	90
Therapists, All Other	$102,680	$98,200	90
Physical Therapists	$96,540	$93,510	2,380
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other	$89,380	$137,110	90
Occupational Therapists	$87,010	$89,730	1,500
Radiation Therapists	$86,840	$107,920	130
Audiologists	$85,820	$89,750	90
Dental Hygienists	$84,400	$83,540	1,400
Veterinarians	$83,710	$87,250	750
Speech-Language Pathologists	$81,710	$83,880	1,230
Registered Nurses	$81,020	$82,890	24,180
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$79,410	$78,660	370
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$79,250	$82,920	690
Respiratory Therapists	$78,880	$75,000	820
Chiropractors	$69,420	$87,620	670
Dietitians and Nutritionists	$68,560	$68,170	490
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$68,520	$71,510	1,580
Surgical Technologists	$62,670	$63,040	680
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$60,740	$60,240	4,820
Exercise Physiologists	$60,670	$58,920	30
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	$60,670	$62,240	300
Athletic Trainers	$57,430	$59,420	270
Recreational Therapists	$55,910	$56,650	190
Paramedics	$54,170	$56,710	460
Orthotists and Prosthetists	$51,920	$58,270	110
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other	$51,350	$70,040	140
Hearing Aid Specialists	$50,030	$59,810	100
Surgical Assistants	$49,850	$56,670	100
Psychiatric Technicians	$48,740	$48,660	810
Medical Records Specialists	$48,420	$55,890	1,710
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars	$48,020	$59,610	210
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians	$44,600	$43,090	720
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other	$44,480	$50,580	1,020
Pharmacy Technicians	$41,400	$42,580	2,590
Emergency Medical Technicians	$39,370	$45,460	540
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians	$39,180	$41,640	680
Opticians, Dispensing	$38,850	$40,970	670
Dietetic Technicians	$36,780	$38,600	100