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Average salary by job family in Lincoln
| Management | $122,070 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $101,370 |
| Legal | $96,670 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $87,650 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $87,520 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $76,160 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $71,280 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $67,490 |
| Protective Service | $64,590 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $60,580 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $60,350 |
| Community and Social Service | $58,430 |
| Construction and Extraction | $57,580 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $52,730 |
| Production | $52,190 |
| Sales and Related | $50,770 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $47,630 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $46,190 |
| Healthcare Support | $41,030 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $39,200 |
| Personal Care and Service | $35,980 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $35,160 |
Highest-paying jobs in Lincoln
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$343,960
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$336,490
- Physicians, All Other$327,320
- Family Medicine Physicians$291,890
- Chief Executives$257,990
- Nurse Anesthetists$211,500
- Dentists, General$200,650
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$180,060
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$151,970
- Financial Managers$149,350
Most common jobs in Lincoln and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 5,950 | $30,400 | $28,510 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 4,530 | $73,050 | $81,790 |
| Registered Nurses | 4,200 | $86,730 | $87,530 |
| Retail Salespersons | 4,080 | $34,660 | $30,990 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,680 | $110,610 | $92,780 |
| Cashiers | 3,240 | $32,010 | $30,690 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 2,890 | $48,370 | $47,230 |
| Nursing Assistants | 2,630 | $41,500 | $38,650 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,620 | $36,120 | $35,820 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2,540 | $43,110 | $41,430 |
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Cost of living in Lincoln
Prices in the Lincoln area are 8% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 91.6 for 2024. The average local salary of $62,980 therefore buys what $68,770 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $304,242, 4.2 times the median household income of $73,095.
$304,242typical home value
$73,095median household income
91.6BEA price parity
341,309metro population
Take-home pay in Lincoln
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $37,290 | $31,325 | $2,610 |
| Median wage | $49,800 | $40,808 | $3,401 |
| Average wage | $62,980 | $50,798 | $4,233 |
| 75th percentile wage | $76,340 | $59,941 | $4,995 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Lincoln
Management28 jobs
- Chief Executives$258K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$152K
- Financial Managers$149K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$140K
- Sales Managers$138K
- Human Resources Managers$132K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$127K
- Natural Sciences Managers$127K
- Marketing Managers$123K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$122K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$119K
- Industrial Production Managers$118K
- Purchasing Managers$118K
- Administrative Services Managers$118K
- Managers, All Other$117K
- Training and Development Managers$115K
- Public Relations Managers$115K
- Fundraising Managers$114K
- General and Operations Managers$111K
- Construction Managers$104K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$101K
- Facilities Managers$99K
- Social and Community Service Managers$78K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$73K
- Lodging Managers$73K
- Food Service Managers$69K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$66K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$64K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical39 jobs
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$344K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$336K
- Physicians, All Other$327K
- Family Medicine Physicians$292K
- Nurse Anesthetists$212K
- Dentists, General$201K
- Pharmacists$142K
- Nurse Practitioners$125K
- Optometrists$124K
- Physician Assistants$123K
- Veterinarians$117K
- Chiropractors$112K
- Physical Therapists$96K
- Occupational Therapists$95K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$95K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$94K
- Dental Hygienists$91K
- Registered Nurses$87K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$83K
- Respiratory Therapists$82K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$81K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$69K
- Athletic Trainers$67K
- Surgical Technologists$66K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$65K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$63K
- Paramedics$63K
- Recreational Therapists$63K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$60K
- Psychiatric Technicians$59K
- Medical Records Specialists$54K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$51K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$47K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$46K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$46K
- Pharmacy Technicians$44K
- Opticians, Dispensing$43K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$40K
Legal6 jobs
Architecture and Engineering21 jobs
- Petroleum Engineers$120K
- Environmental Engineers$118K
- Mechanical Engineers$108K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$107K
- Electrical Engineers$101K
- Civil Engineers$97K
- Industrial Engineers$96K
- Materials Engineers$96K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$88K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$82K
- Engineers, All Other$74K
- Surveyors$74K
- Landscape Architects$72K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$71K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$65K
- Mechanical Drafters$64K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$63K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$54K
- Drafters, All Other$51K
Computer and Mathematical17 jobs
- Database Architects$121K
- Computer Network Architects$111K
- Software Developers$106K
- Database Administrators$97K
- Computer Programmers$94K
- Operations Research Analysts$93K
- Information Security Analysts$93K
- Data Scientists$92K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$91K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$91K
- Computer Systems Analysts$88K
- Statisticians$88K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$84K
- Web Developers$81K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$70K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$69K
- Computer User Support Specialists$58K
Business and Financial Operations26 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$133K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$98K
- Loan Officers$96K
- Compliance Officers$84K
- Labor Relations Specialists$83K
- Insurance Underwriters$82K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$80K
- Management Analysts$79K
- Budget Analysts$78K
- Logisticians$78K
- Cost Estimators$77K
- Credit Analysts$76K
- Project Management Specialists$75K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$75K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$75K
- Accountants and Auditors$73K
- Financial Examiners$72K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$70K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$70K
- Training and Development Specialists$70K
- Fundraisers$68K
- Human Resources Specialists$68K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$65K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$62K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$59K
- Tax Preparers$54K
Life, Physical, and Social Science20 jobs
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$123K
- School Psychologists$103K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$88K
- Chemists$85K
- Animal Scientists$81K
- Conservation Scientists$81K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$79K
- Epidemiologists$77K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$75K
- Economists$73K
- Urban and Regional Planners$72K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$71K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$69K
- Forensic Science Technicians$63K
- Food Scientists and Technologists$62K
- Social Science Research Assistants$61K
- Chemical Technicians$60K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$60K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$59K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$51K
Educational Instruction and Library37 jobs
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$128K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$128K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$119K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$115K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$113K
- Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$110K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$102K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$102K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$101K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$98K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$94K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$93K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$89K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$87K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$84K
- Instructional Coordinators$81K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$79K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$78K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$69K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$69K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$68K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$68K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$67K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$66K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$66K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$65K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$61K
- Curators$61K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$57K
- Library Technicians$46K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$45K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$45K
- Tutors$41K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$40K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$37K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$36K
Protective Service12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$121K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$101K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$87K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$86K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$84K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$73K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$68K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$62K
- Firefighters$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$50K
- Security Guards$41K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$30K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media18 jobs
- Coaches and Scouts$82K
- Art Directors$78K
- Interior Designers$72K
- Technical Writers$69K
- Public Relations Specialists$66K
- Producers and Directors$65K
- Writers and Authors$61K
- Editors$60K
- Graphic Designers$59K
- Interpreters and Translators$57K
- Film and Video Editors$55K
- Audio and Video Technicians$50K
- Broadcast Technicians$48K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$48K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$48K
- Photographers$45K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$38K
- Floral Designers$34K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair25 jobs
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$90K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$84K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$77K
- Riggers$69K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$68K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$68K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$68K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$61K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$60K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$60K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$59K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$59K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$57K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$56K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$55K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$55K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$54K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$53K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$53K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$51K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$51K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$49K
- Home Appliance Repairers$45K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$39K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$37K
Community and Social Service13 jobs
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$81K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$74K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$65K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$65K
- Healthcare Social Workers$64K
- Clergy$58K
- Health Education Specialists$57K
- Community Health Workers$57K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$55K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$51K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$50K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$47K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$39K
Construction and Extraction19 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$65K
- Electricians$64K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$62K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$59K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$58K
- Sheet Metal Workers$58K
- Glaziers$56K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$55K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$54K
- Carpenters$53K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$53K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$51K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$50K
- Roofers$49K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$49K
- Pipelayers$48K
- Construction Laborers$48K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$47K
Transportation and Material Moving18 jobs
- Crane and Tower Operators$76K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$73K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$55K
- Bus Drivers, School$52K
- Light Truck Drivers$48K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$47K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$44K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$42K
- Driver/Sales Workers$42K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$42K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$36K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$36K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$35K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$35K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$35K
- Parking Attendants$30K
Production36 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76K
- Tool and Die Makers$72K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$68K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$65K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58K
- Machinists$57K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$56K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$55K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$55K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$54K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$54K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$53K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$52K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$51K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Upholsterers$48K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$47K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44K
- Printing Press Operators$44K
- Food Batchmakers$43K
- Helpers--Production Workers$42K
- Sewing Machine Operators$41K
- Production Workers, All Other$39K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$39K
- Bakers$38K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$36K
Sales and Related16 jobs
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$103K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$92K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$88K
- Sales Engineers$86K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$75K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$71K
- Insurance Sales Agents$71K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$49K
- Parts Salespersons$45K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$40K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$38K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$38K
- Telemarketers$37K
- Retail Salespersons$35K
- Cashiers$32K
Office and Administrative Support41 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$76K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$64K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$64K
- Brokerage Clerks$63K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$62K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$61K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$60K
- Postal Service Clerks$57K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$57K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$57K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$56K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$53K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$53K
- Procurement Clerks$51K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$49K
- New Accounts Clerks$49K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$48K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$48K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$48K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$47K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$47K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$47K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$47K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$44K
- File Clerks$44K
- Bill and Account Collectors$43K
- Customer Service Representatives$43K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$43K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$43K
- Order Clerks$42K
- Data Entry Keyers$41K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$41K
- Office Clerks, General$39K
- Tellers$38K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$38K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$37K
- Couriers and Messengers$37K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$33K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$30K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry3 jobs
Healthcare Support13 jobs
- Massage Therapists$71K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$63K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$59K
- Medical Assistants$48K
- Dental Assistants$48K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$43K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$43K
- Nursing Assistants$42K
- Phlebotomists$41K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$36K
- Pharmacy Aides$34K
- Physical Therapist Aides$31K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$52K
- Pest Control Workers$46K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$45K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$41K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$33K
Personal Care and Service14 jobs
- Skincare Specialists$71K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$69K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$51K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$50K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$39K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$38K
- Animal Caretakers$35K
- Recreation Workers$35K
- Childcare Workers$33K
- Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners$32K
- Funeral Attendants$32K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$32K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$29K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$29K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$67K
- Waiters and Waitresses$42K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$41K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$39K
- Bartenders$38K
- Cooks, Restaurant$38K
- Food Preparation Workers$35K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$33K
- Cooks, Short Order$32K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$32K
- Dishwashers$32K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$31K
- Cooks, Fast Food$31K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$30K
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Salary in Lincoln: questions
What is a good salary in Lincoln?
Half of all workers in the Lincoln metro earn less than $49,800 and the average is $62,980. Earning more than $76,340 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Lincoln to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $64,794, because prices here are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.6).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Lincoln?
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($343,960), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($336,490), Physicians, All Other ($327,320).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Lincoln, NE (30700), all occupations and 443 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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