Nebraska Median
$214,680
per year
Hourly Rate
$103.21
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+0% vs US median
US median $213,990
State Rank
#18 of 46
2,510 employed here
How much does a Chief Executive make in Nebraska?
Chief Executives in Nebraska take home a median of $214,680 annually — roughly $103.21 an hour — which runs 0% above the national median of $213,990.
Within Nebraska, entry-level pay starts around $107,200 while the top 10% make $515,360 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $150,160 and $335,760 a year.
Chief Executive salary range in Nebraska
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $107,200 | $51.54 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $150,160 | $72.19 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $214,680 | $103.21 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $335,760 | $161.42 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $515,360 | $247.77 |
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How Nebraska compares
Nebraska ranks 18th out of 46 states and territories for Chief Executive pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Chief Executive salary in other states
Oregon $341,630Washington $339,810Illinois $331,920North Carolina $314,290Virginia $310,740New Jersey $310,440Connecticut $295,120Hawaii $281,640South Dakota $280,900New York $257,980Texas $257,850Michigan $255,560Indiana $254,180Maryland $248,660Rhode Island $235,360Pennsylvania $232,560California $218,600Colorado $213,370Iowa $211,190Wisconsin $208,350Georgia $208,180Delaware $199,990Tennessee $198,830Minnesota $195,670Montana $182,340Kentucky $179,530Idaho $177,210Ohio $176,440Vermont $175,070Missouri $172,320Utah $171,880South Carolina $168,840New Hampshire $168,590Alaska $166,710Alabama $166,420North Dakota $164,560Oklahoma $163,790Kansas $158,100West Virginia $151,950Nevada $149,770Wyoming $147,940Mississippi $139,250Maine $138,770New Mexico $123,500Arkansas $119,990
Working as a Chief Executive in Nebraska
Nationally, about 204,000 people work as Chief Executives in the United States. A master's degree (usually 5 to 6 years of college) is typically required.
Considering a move? Compare Nebraska pay ($214,680) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Chief Executive make in Nebraska?
The median Chief Executive salary in Nebraska is $214,680 per year, or about $103.21 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $107,200 at the entry level to $515,360 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Nebraska pay compare to the national average?
Nebraska pays Chief Executives about 0% more than the national median of $213,990. Nebraska ranks 18th out of 46 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Nebraska a good state for Chief Executives?
Yes on pay — Nebraska pays above the national median for this occupation, at $214,680 a year. About 2,510 Chief Executives are employed in Nebraska. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Nebraska?
The highest-paying occupations in Nebraska include Cardiologist ($646,300), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($507,770), Emergency Medicine Physician ($371,880), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.