Pediatrician, General Salary in Nebraska (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Pediatricians, General in Nebraska, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Nebraska Median
$175,990
per year
Hourly Rate
$84.61
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-16% vs US median
US median $210,040
State Rank
#42 of 49
290 employed here

How much does a Pediatrician, General make in Nebraska?

Pediatricians, General in Nebraska take home a median of $175,990 annually — roughly $84.61 an hour — which runs 16% below the national median of $210,040.

Within Nebraska, entry-level pay starts around $71,120 while the top 10% make $460,280 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $71,120 and $339,820 a year.

Pediatrician, General salary range in Nebraska

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$71,120$34.19
25th percentile (early career)$71,120$34.19
50th percentile (median)$175,990$84.61
75th percentile (experienced)$339,820$163.38
90th percentile (top earners)$460,280$221.29

How Nebraska compares

Nebraska ranks 42nd out of 49 states and territories for Pediatrician, General pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Louisiana$502,720
2Idaho$297,680
3New Hampshire$273,410
4Montana$273,260
5Wisconsin$269,790

Working as a Pediatrician, General in Nebraska

Nationally, about 39,000 people work as Pediatricians, General in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Nebraska pay ($175,990) 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 Pediatrician, General make in Nebraska?
The median Pediatrician, General salary in Nebraska is $175,990 per year, or about $84.61 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $71,120 at the entry level to $460,280 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Nebraska pay compare to the national average?
Nebraska pays Pediatricians, General about 16% less than the national median of $210,040. Nebraska ranks 42nd out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Nebraska a good state for Pediatricians, General?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $175,990 a year. About 290 Pediatricians, General are employed in Nebraska. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
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.