Prevailing Wage in Nebraska
H-1B wage levels and prevailing wages from 1,851 certified filings in Nebraska
$116,090Median Prevailing Wage
$106,187Avg. Actual Salary
+19%Salary vs Prevailing Wage
1,851Filings
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the median H-1B prevailing wage in Nebraska is $116,090 across 1,851 certified filings, with actual salaries averaging 19% above the wage floor.
Wage Levels in Nebraska
| Level | Filings | Median Prevailing Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | 457 | $58,698 |
| Level II | 657 | $80,704 |
| Level III | 332 | $95,389 |
| Level IV | 313 | $117,624 |
Wage levels reflect experience and responsibility: Level I is entry level (17th percentile of the local wage distribution), Level IV is fully competent (67th percentile). See the national prevailing wage guide for full definitions.
Top H-1B Roles in Nebraska: Salary vs Prevailing Wage
| Job Title | Filings | Avg. Prevailing Wage | Avg. Actual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 86 | $94,327 | $106,872 |
| Software Developer | 65 | $96,056 | $101,121 |
| Assistant Professor | 49 | $70,373 | $95,362 |
| Medical Technologist | 47 | $52,536 | $66,732 |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | 37 | $60,410 | $70,358 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | 36 | $52,955 | $57,959 |
| Assistant Professor | 34 | $71,077 | $78,453 |
| Physician | 23 | $65,893 | $265,133 |
| Engineer | 23 | $95,268 | $116,760 |
| Teacher | 22 | $41,815 | $60,971 |
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