Surgeon Salary in Nebraska
Based on 180+ workers in Nebraska
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (NE)
$341,410
$164.14/hr
vs National Average
$377,583
-9.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$71K – $688K
180 employed in Nebraska
Salary Distribution — Surgeon in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $71,160 |
| 25th percentile | $78,840 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $341,410 |
| 75th percentile | $665,430 |
| 90th percentile | $687,630 |
Top-Paying Industries for Surgeon (U.S.)
Which industries pay Surgeons the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Surgeons in Nebraska tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $414,010 | 23K |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $172,830 | 40 |
| Educational Services | $102,620 | 2K |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Surgeon in Nebraska vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Nebraska) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $341,410 |
| 2026 (projected) | $351,652 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Nebraska Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $341,410 | $377,583 |
| 2026 (projected) | $351,652 | $388,910 |
Surgeon Salary by Experience Level in Nebraska
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $78,840 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $341,410 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $665,430 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $687,630 |
Surgeon Salary in Other States
Related Surgeon Salaries in Nebraska
How other high-demand occupations in Nebraska compare to Surgeon ($341,410 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Surgeon | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiologist in NE | $646,300 | +89.3% | $310.72/hr |
| Emergency Medicine Physician in NE | $371,880 | +8.9% | $178.79/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in NE | $342,570 | +0.3% | $164.70/hr |
| Anesthesiologist in NE | $334,210 | -2.1% | $160.68/hr |
| Nurse Anesthetist in NE | $246,730 | -27.7% | $118.62/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in NE | $228,590 | -33.0% | $109.90/hr |
| Internal Medicine Physician in NE | $221,360 | -35.2% | $106.42/hr |
| Dentist in NE | $179,750 | -47.4% | $86.42/hr |
| Pediatrician in NE | $175,990 | -48.5% | $84.61/hr |
| Pharmacist in NE | $139,330 | -59.2% | $66.99/hr |
| Nurse Midwife in NE | $138,880 | -59.3% | $66.77/hr |
| Psychiatrist in NE | $135,180 | -60.4% | $64.99/hr |