10 Fastest Growing Jobs In Nebraska

Nebraska is, and has been since its founding, a state in change. We’re growing, we’re progressing, we’re constantly on the move, it seems, financially, industrially, technologically, and of course, in the work force.

Some jobs that were popular fifty or sixty years ago are unheard of these days. Jobs that will be popular in fifty or sixty years — we may not even be able to guess.

But today, what we can guess are which jobs are going to be the most beneficial in one year, or even a few. Because we’ve crunched the data, and we’ve come up with a list of the fastest growing jobs in Nebraska.

Here are the top 10 fastest growing jobs in Nebraska, and below, we’ll show you the top 100:

Okay, so really–this is pretty cool. Who would have thought, even twenty years ago, that web developerss and home health aideses would be so in demand?

Not only does this mean we’re progressing in some important areas, but it also means you might just be able to snag yourself a more secure job.

We’ll get to the details of said jobs in a moment. First, here’s how we came up with this list.

How we determined the fastest growing jobs in Nebraska

Every couple of years each state’s Department of Labor works in conjunction with the Bureau of Labor Statistics to compile projections for job growth by occupation. The government last completed this research in 2014 with projections going out until 2024.

Because this is America and the government never makes it easy, we had to gather the data from all the states individually to develop a master database.

We then identified the occupations in Nebraska that are projected to have at least 1,000 workers in 2024 so that the jobs will still be relevant. This left us with data for 193 occupations in Nebraska.

Next, we ranked every occupation based on job growth, from 1 to 193.

At the end of the day, the data showed that web developerss will be the fastest growing job in Nebraska.

Why the fastest growing jobs in Nebraska matter

Sure, it’s certainly interesting to see what sort of trends jobs will take over the next decade, because jobs are a great way to see what direction Nebraska is heading.

But aside from being merely ‘interesting,’ it’s also good to note which jobs will be more secure, and more readily available now and in the coming years. If you’re looking for something that will last–take a look at this list.

From web developerss to home health aideses, these jobs aren’t going anywhere anytime soon.

And now, here’s a look at the 100 fastest growing jobs in the Cornhusker State.

Detailed List Of The Fastest Growing Jobs In Nebraska

Rank	Job Title	Growth %	Average Wage	Jobs in 2024
1	Web Developer	132.5%	$59,810	1,550
2	Home Health Aid	132.4%	$24,790	1,920
3	Computer Numerical Controller Machinist	131.8%	$35,370	1,740
4	Physical Therapy Aide	131.2%	$24,230	1,010
5	Industrial Mechanic	128.6%	$47,570	4,630
6	Physical Therapist	128.4%	$74,780	1,900
7	Business Analyst	124.9%	$75,930	4,160
8	Software Developer	124.5%	$87,090	5,180
9	Occupational Therapist	123.5%	$75,810	1,050
10	Physician Assistant	122.6%	$98,010	1,030
11	Taxi Driver	122.2%	$24,420	1,930
12	Nurse Practitioner	122.0%	$94,130	1,220
13	Marketing Internship	121.7%	$58,420	4,260
14	Software Engineer	120.7%	$85,280	2,160
15	Machinist	120.0%	$40,530	4,930
16	Information Technology Manager	119.9%	$118,770	1,870
17	Management Consultant	119.7%	$80,330	3,770
18	Personal Care Assistant	119.3%	$24,490	7,600
19	Loan Officer	119.3%	$77,980	3,960
20	Electrician	119.2%	$47,530	5,780
21	Hvac Technician	119.0%	$47,590	2,380
22	Loan Processor	118.8%	$39,410	2,020
23	Computer Technician	118.4%	$46,840	4,510
24	Mental Health Counselor	118.3%	$49,540	1,550
25	Mechanic	118.1%	$43,350	3,400
26	Medical Assistant	117.7%	$31,530	4,050
27	Network Engineer	117.7%	$89,200	1,200
28	Veterinarian	117.1%	$73,320	1,030
29	Cement Mason	117.0%	$36,000	2,680
30	Paralegal	116.2%	$46,100	1,580
31	Construction Worker	116.2%	$30,150	5,390
32	Speech-Language Pathology Internship	116.1%	$65,860	1,300
33	Medical Director	115.9%	$100,220	3,350
34	Roofer	115.3%	$35,320	1,130
35	Accountant	115.2%	$66,730	11,510
36	Medical Laboratory Technician	115.0%	$39,040	1,760
37	Crew Member	115.0%	$21,220	24,420
38	Database Administrator	114.8%	$80,690	1,240
39	Civil Engineer	114.7%	$81,670	1,640
40	Licensed Practical Nurse	114.6%	$40,630	7,240
41	Mechanical Engineer	114.3%	$78,800	1,120
42	Volunteer	114.3%	$26,320	6,170
43	Foreman	113.9%	$58,720	5,390
44	Bartender	113.9%	$21,440	6,980
45	Sales Representative	113.8%	$54,820	6,370
46	Network Technician	113.7%	$56,410	1,160
47	Child Care Provider	113.7%	$22,140	12,690
48	Assistant Manager	113.7%	$31,030	7,380
49	Registered Nurse	113.5%	$60,370	25,680
50	Respiratory Therapist	113.5%	$52,530	1,180
51	Supervisor	113.4%	$35,490	2,030
52	Marketing Manager	113.3%	$104,330	1,280
53	Preschool Teacher	113.2%	$41,970	2,480
54	Carpenter	113.2%	$36,840	11,750
55	Rehabilitation Counselor	113.2%	$39,440	1,030
56	Program Manager	113.1%	$61,140	1,120
57	Medical Records Clerk	113.1%	$39,110	1,900
58	Food Runner	113.0%	$22,150	2,690
59	Recreation Leader	113.0%	$24,850	2,700
60	Medical Receptionist	113.0%	$34,190	3,050
61	Animal Care Technician	112.9%	$24,550	2,270
62	Industrial Engineer	112.9%	$84,590	1,310
63	Network Administrator	112.9%	$73,940	3,850
64	Pharmacy Technician Internship	112.8%	$30,400	2,900
65	Baker	112.8%	$25,240	1,150
66	Paper Machine Operator	112.6%	$32,120	1,610
67	Financial Analyst Internship	112.5%	$73,420	1,980
68	Customer Service Representative	112.4%	$33,090	21,080
69	Billing Specialist	112.3%	$35,360	3,570
70	Cost Estimator	112.2%	$58,070	1,560
71	Lineman	112.2%	$59,260	1,840
72	Operator	112.1%	$40,180	2,690
73	Tractor Operator	111.8%	$34,510	3,610
74	Medical Technologist	111.7%	$57,160	1,810
75	Refuse Collector	111.7%	$31,000	1,240
76	Certified Nursing Assistant	111.6%	$26,260	15,460
77	Office Manager	111.4%	$50,820	12,390
78	Welder	111.1%	$38,610	4,800
79	Barista	111.1%	$20,520	3,210
80	Fitness Trainer	111.0%	$35,280	2,720
81	Trainer	111.0%	$55,370	2,730
82	Dental Hygienist	110.9%	$66,490	1,420
83	Dental Assistant	110.9%	$35,220	2,040
84	Compliance Specialist	110.7%	$64,880	3,730
85	Business Consultant	110.7%	$74,650	4,770
86	Radiologic Technician	110.6%	$52,030	2,080
87	Grain Elevator Operator	110.6%	$30,460	1,670
88	Food Preparer	110.6%	$21,730	5,130
89	Interviewer	110.5%	$27,920	4,300
90	General Manager	110.5%	$101,800	13,770
91	Painter	110.4%	$34,490	2,450
92	Hostess	110.3%	$21,490	1,920
93	Bus Driver	110.2%	$35,060	3,890
94	Field Service Technician	110.2%	$39,890	2,060
95	Cook	110.0%	$25,640	5,190
96	Administrative Manager	109.9%	$90,320	2,440
97	Production Coordinator	109.8%	$40,530	1,900
98	Maintenance Technician	109.8%	$37,380	9,610
99	Manager	109.6%	$102,590	2,510
100	Food Service Director	109.6%	$48,500	1,370

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Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.

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