Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments — Government Organization. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Nebraska state government pay plan
Nebraska Department of Administrative Services, State Personnel Division publishes the classification and pay plan for Nebraska state employees: 1,041 job classes and 1,041 pay grades, effective July 1, 2026. Below are the classes that match GovJobsWiki jobs, with annual ranges converted from the plan's published rates.
Classes are matched to jobs by title (GovJobsWiki editorial rule).
Source: Nebraska Department of Administrative Services, State Personnel Division, Nebraska Classification & Pay Plan (July 1, 2026). Data captured September 30, 2026.
Public employers in Nebraska
Fire departments · 29
| Employer | City | Career firefighters | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha Fire Department | Omaha | 669 | Official site |
| Lincoln Fire & Rescue | Lincoln | 280 | Official site |
| Bellevue Fire Department | Bellevue | 87 | Official site |
| Grand Island Fire Department | Grand Island | 75 | Official site |
| Papillion Fire Department | La Vista | 63 | Official site |
| North Platte Fire Department | North Platte | 41 | — |
| Hastings Fire & Rescue | Hastings | 34 | Official site |
| Norfolk Fire Division | Norfolk | 34 | Official site |
| Nebraska Air Guard Fire Department | Lincoln | 30 | — |
| Fremont Fire Department | Fremont | 28 | Official site |
Transit agencies · 42
| Employer | City | Vehicles operated directly | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Authority of Omaha | Omaha | 101 | Official site |
| City of Lincoln | Lincoln | 74 | Official site |
| Kimball County Public Transit | Kimball | 21 | Official site |
| Ponca Tribe of Nebraska | Niobrara | 16 | Official site |
| Cedar County Transit | Hartington | 11 | Official site |
| Scotts Bluff Public Transit | Gering | 9 | Official site |
| City of North Platte | North Platte | 8 | Official site |
| Omaha Tribe of Nebraska | Macy | 7 | — |
| Chase County | Imperial | 5 | Official site |
| City of Alliance | Alliance | 5 | Official site |
School districts · 245
| Employer | City | Teachers (FTE) | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS | Omaha | 3,146 | — |
| LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS | Lincoln | 3,036 | — |
| MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS | Omaha | 1,516 | — |
| PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | Papillion | 820 | — |
| ELKHORN PUBLIC SCHOOLS | Elkhorn | 805 | — |
| BELLEVUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | Bellevue | 647 | — |
| GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS | Grand Island | 644 | — |
| GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS | Gretna | 462 | — |
| WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | Omaha | 447 | — |
| KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | Kearney | 391 | — |
Police departments · 90
Municipal and county police departments in the FBI's law-enforcement agency list. Staff size is not yet collected for this kind of employer.
Sheriff's offices · 93
County sheriff's offices in the FBI's law-enforcement agency list. Staff size is not yet collected for this kind of employer.
Campus police departments · 4
College and university police departments in the FBI's law-enforcement agency list. Staff size is not yet collected for this kind of employer.
Sources: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA), National Fire Department Registry; Federal Transit Administration, National Transit Database 2024 — Reporter Agency Information; National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data, 2024–25 local education agency universe (directory and staff); Federal Bureau of Investigation, Crime Data Explorer — law-enforcement agencies by state (API). Data captured September 30, 2026.
Pay for government jobs in Nebraska
Median wage in Nebraska for each job's occupation (all employers in the state), next to the national median in government. Largest occupations first.
| Job | Workers in NE | Median in NE | National, government |
|---|---|---|---|
| Correctional Nurse SOC 29-1141 | 24,720 | $84,730 | $100,490 |
| Public Health Nurse SOC 29-1141 | 24,720 | $84,730 | $100,490 |
| School Nurse SOC 29-1141 | 24,720 | $84,730 | $100,490 |
| VA Nurse (Veterans Affairs) SOC 29-1141 | 24,720 | $84,730 | $100,490 |
| City / County Manager SOC 11-1021 | 24,030 | $85,090 | $137,300 |
| Administrative Assistant (government) SOC 43-6014 | 16,240 | $46,760 | $48,290 |
| School Secretary / Office Manager SOC 43-6014 | 16,240 | $46,760 | $48,290 |
| IRS Customer Service Representative SOC 43-4051 | 15,340 | $43,940 | $45,860 |
| Custodian (schools & public buildings) SOC 37-2011 | 12,860 | $35,900 | $39,640 |
| Paraprofessional / Teacher Aide SOC 25-9045 | 11,190 | $35,160 | $36,990 |
| Accountant (government) SOC 13-2011 | 10,340 | $72,080 | $81,390 |
| Government Auditor SOC 13-2011 | 10,340 | $72,080 | $81,390 |
| Office Clerk / Clerk Typist (government) SOC 43-9061 | 10,000 | $37,820 | $46,170 |
| Elementary School Teacher SOC 25-2021 | 8,710 | $62,380 | $65,310 |
| Public School Teacher (hub) SOC 25-2021 | 8,710 | $62,380 | $65,310 |
| Parks / Grounds Maintenance Worker SOC 37-3011 | 7,280 | $39,140 | $40,080 |
| Human Resources Specialist (government) SOC 13-1071 | 7,220 | $61,930 | $80,330 |
| ESL / ELL Teacher SOC 25-2031 | 7,170 | $63,450 | $74,220 |
| High School Teacher SOC 25-2031 | 7,170 | $63,450 | $74,220 |
| Adult Protective Services Worker SOC 21-1021 | 4,830 | $47,770 | $65,660 |
| Child Protective Services (CPS) Caseworker SOC 21-1021 | 4,830 | $47,770 | $65,660 |
| School Social Worker SOC 21-1021 | 4,830 | $47,770 | $65,660 |
| Social Worker (government) SOC 21-1021 | 4,830 | $47,770 | $65,660 |
| School Cafeteria / Food Service Worker SOC 35-2012 | 4,410 | $36,390 | $36,180 |
| Middle School Teacher SOC 25-2022 | 4,150 | $62,510 | $65,300 |
| Border Patrol Agent SOC 33-3051 | 3,490 | $74,620 | $76,300 |
| Campus / University Police Officer SOC 33-3051 | 3,490 | $74,620 | $76,300 |
| CBP Officer (Customs & Border Protection) SOC 33-3051 | 3,490 | $74,620 | $76,300 |
| Deputy Sheriff SOC 33-3051 | 3,490 | $74,620 | $76,300 |
| Federal Police Officer (VA, Pentagon, Capitol…) SOC 33-3051 | 3,490 | $74,620 | $76,300 |
Several jobs can share one occupation code.
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.