Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

Salaries in Grand Island, NE

Comprehensive compensation, employment metrics, and cost-of-living purchasing power analysis for the Grand Island, NE labor market.

Cities covered
๐Ÿ™๏ธ Columbus ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Clarks ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Fullerton ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Genoa ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Silver Creek ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Grand Island ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Alda ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Archer ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Ashton ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Boelus ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Cairo ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Central City ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Chapman ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Dannebrog ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Doniphan ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Elba ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Farwell ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Palmer ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Phillips ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Ravenna ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Saint Libory ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Saint Paul ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Scotia ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Shelton ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Wolbach ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Wood River ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Hastings ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Kenesaw ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Trumbull 68601
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๐Ÿ™๏ธ Columbus ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Clarks ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Fullerton ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Genoa ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Silver Creek ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Grand Island ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Alda ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Archer ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Ashton ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Boelus ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Cairo ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Central City ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Chapman ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Dannebrog ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Doniphan ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Elba ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Farwell ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Palmer ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Phillips ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Ravenna ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Saint Libory ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Saint Paul ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Scotia ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Shelton ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Wolbach ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Wood River ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Hastings ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Kenesaw ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Trumbull 68601
ZIP codes covered
๐Ÿ“ฎ 68628 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68638 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68640 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68663 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68801 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68802 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68803 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68810 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68816 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68817 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68820 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68824 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68826 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68827 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68831 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68832 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68835 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68838 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68864 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68865 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68869 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68872 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68873 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68875 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68876 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68882 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68883 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68901 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68956 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68980
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๐Ÿ“ฎ 68628 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68638 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68640 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68663 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68801 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68802 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68803 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68810 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68816 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68817 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68820 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68824 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68826 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68827 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68831 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68832 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68835 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68838 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68864 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68865 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68869 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68872 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68873 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68875 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68876 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68882 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68883 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68901 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68956 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 68980
Cost of Living (RPP)
87.1
U.S. Baseline = 100.0
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All Items87.1
Services91.9
Housing60.9
Goods96.5
Utilities76.9
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Occupations in Grand Island, NE

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Occupation โ–ฒโ–ผ Median Salary โ–ฒโ–ผ Employment โ–ฒโ–ผ RPP-Adjusted โ–ฒโ–ผ Profile
โ–ถChief Executives $173,690 70 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถGeneral and Operations Managers $79,520 870 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถSales Managers $134,750 60 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถAdministrative Services Managers $97,130 60 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถFacilities Managers $99,030 50 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถComputer and Information Systems Managers $123,040 50 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถFinancial Managers $137,100 150 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถIndustrial Production Managers $107,650 150 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $100,340 80 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถConstruction Managers $98,880 100 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถEducation Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $109,460 80 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถArchitectural and Engineering Managers $130,350 30 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถFood Service Managers $57,240 60 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถMedical and Health Services Managers $103,220 150 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถProperty, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $46,380 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถSocial and Community Service Managers $68,340 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถManagers, All Other $107,610 70 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถBuyers and Purchasing Agents $66,710 70 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถClaims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $74,550 30 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถCompliance Officers $67,050 70 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถCost Estimators $64,200 60 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถHuman Resources Specialists $62,100 200 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถLogisticians $68,510 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถProject Management Specialists $77,730 50 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถManagement Analysts $76,060 60 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถTraining and Development Specialists $64,900 150 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถMarket Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $51,980 80 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถBusiness Operations Specialists, All Other $67,200 50 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถAccountants and Auditors $68,090 300 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถPersonal Financial Advisors $77,370 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถFinancial Examiners $101,690 30 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถLoan Officers $72,310 130 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถComputer User Support Specialists $49,680 80 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถNetwork and Computer Systems Administrators $76,610 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถSoftware Developers $96,260 50 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถCivil Engineers $90,910 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถIndustrial Engineers $80,200 60 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถEducational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $109,480 90 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถSubstance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $60,320 100 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถChild, Family, and School Social Workers $49,810 160 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถHealthcare Social Workers $66,280 30 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถLawyers $103,150 50 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถKindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $64,940 70 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถElementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,530 360 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถMiddle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $65,480 180 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถSecondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,910 340 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถCareer/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $66,050 70 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถSpecial Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $64,080 80 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถSpecial Education Teachers, Secondary School $65,620 70 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถSelf-Enrichment Teachers $29,400 90 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถLibrary Technicians $48,470 30 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถInstructional Coordinators $80,690 30 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถTeaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,080 440 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถGraphic Designers $55,790 50 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถMerchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,040 30 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถPublic Relations Specialists $59,780 30 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถPharmacists $134,520 70 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถPhysician Assistants $141,590 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถOccupational Therapists $87,190 60 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถPhysical Therapists $87,080 90 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถSpeech-Language Pathologists $86,270 60 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถVeterinarians $103,050 30 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถRegistered Nurses $82,590 830 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถNurse Practitioners $125,690 80 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถFamily Medicine Physicians $177,730 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถDental Hygienists $85,660 60 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถClinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $57,120 70 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถRadiologic Technologists and Technicians $68,860 80 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถEmergency Medical Technicians N/A 30 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถPharmacy Technicians $46,820 120 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถOphthalmic Medical Technicians $44,750 50 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถLicensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,090 200 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถMedical Records Specialists $51,650 50 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถOpticians, Dispensing $37,830 60 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถHome Health and Personal Care Aides $36,730 320 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถNursing Assistants $38,880 590 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถPhysical Therapist Assistants $60,880 60 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถDental Assistants $46,910 100 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถMedical Assistants $40,370 100 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถVeterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $34,920 50 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถPhlebotomists $37,810 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถFirst-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $98,880 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถCorrectional Officers and Jailers $62,470 90 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถPolice and Sheriffโ€™s Patrol Officers $73,710 190 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถSecurity Guards $38,850 90 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถFirst-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,480 330 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถCooks, Fast Food $29,970 90 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถCooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,630 130 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถCooks, Restaurant $36,500 200 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถCooks, Short Order $31,060 80 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถFood Preparation Workers $34,590 190 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถBartenders $28,910 260 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถFast Food and Counter Workers $29,150 1,250 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถWaiters and Waitresses $29,840 570 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถFood Servers, Nonrestaurant $32,820 160 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถDining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $30,500 80 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถDishwashers $29,690 80 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถHosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $30,020 90 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถFirst-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $50,530 50 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถFirst-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $48,710 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $37,330 410 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถMaids and Housekeeping Cleaners $30,440 220 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถLandscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $36,750 230 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถPesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $39,160 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถAnimal Caretakers $28,990 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถAmusement and Recreation Attendants $28,080 60 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถHairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $30,740 60 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถChildcare Workers $30,000 320 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถExercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $28,320 50 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถFirst-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,380 310 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถFirst-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $76,410 70 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถCashiers $30,050 860 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถCounter and Rental Clerks $37,870 130 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถParts Salespersons $46,960 140 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถRetail Salespersons $30,830 1,070 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถInsurance Sales Agents $74,500 160 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถSales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $44,300 140 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถSales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $77,700 30 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถSales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,420 420 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถFirst-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $60,790 290 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถBilling and Posting Clerks $46,490 110 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถBookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,610 440 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถPayroll and Timekeeping Clerks $59,620 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถProcurement Clerks $52,270 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถTellers $37,440 190 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถCourt, Municipal, and License Clerks $56,450 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถCustomer Service Representatives $45,070 410 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถHotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $30,230 90 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถInterviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $38,180 80 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถLoan Interviewers and Clerks $47,840 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถNew Accounts Clerks $47,260 60 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถReceptionists and Information Clerks $37,400 250 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถCouriers and Messengers N/A 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถDispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $49,590 60 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถPostal Service Mail Carriers $55,490 90 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $50,230 70 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $46,090 270 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถExecutive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $59,000 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถLegal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $37,700 60 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถMedical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $44,580 140 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถSecretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,450 540 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถOffice Clerks, General $36,400 410 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถAgricultural Equipment Operators $44,310 60 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถFirst-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,590 210 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถCarpenters $48,350 230 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถCement Masons and Concrete Finishers $49,350 120 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถConstruction Laborers $45,370 410 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถOperating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $55,020 120 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถElectricians $52,470 260 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถPainters, Construction and Maintenance $44,550 60 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถPlumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $55,850 150 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถRoofers $39,700 90 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถHighway Maintenance Workers $53,830 100 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $74,180 210 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถComputer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $40,530 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถTelecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $59,590 70 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถAutomotive Body and Related Repairers $50,440 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถAutomotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $53,250 260 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $59,490 160 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถFarm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $49,110 120 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถMobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $64,690 110 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $58,070 80 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถIndustrial Machinery Mechanics $62,350 170 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถElectrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $84,450 90 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถMaintenance and Repair Workers, General $55,740 460 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,820 410 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถMiscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $55,120 370 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถBakers $34,850 30 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถButchers and Meat Cutters $37,490 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถMachinists $67,430 90 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถMultiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $50,960 70 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,940 170 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถLaundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $35,310 70 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถWater and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $62,920 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders N/A 70 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถSeparating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $36,310 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถMixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $56,450 90 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,740 470 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถPackaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $48,510 410 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถCoating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $61,110 70 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $57,040 60 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,360 160 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถDriver/Sales Workers $30,470 190 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถHeavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,810 970 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถLight Truck Drivers $44,920 250 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถShuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $33,440 90 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถMotor Vehicle Operators, All Other $34,580 30 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถAutomotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $36,020 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators $50,730 280 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถCleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $50,320 460 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถLaborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,370 660 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถStockers and Order Fillers $34,650 670 โ€” View profile โ†’