Physicians, Pathologists pay range in Omaha
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $71,000 a year or less, while the top 10% make $465,980 or more. The middle half of physicians, pathologists in Omaha earn between $97,300 and $425,810.
- $71K10th
- $97K25th
- $215KMedian
- $426K75th
- $466K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $265,750 | $22,146 | $127.76 |
| Median | $214,920 | $17,910 | $103.33 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $97,300 | $8,108 | $46.78 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $425,810 | $35,484 | $204.72 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physicians, Pathologists pay in Omaha vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Physicians, pathologists in Omaha earn about the same as the Nebraska average ($269,160) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($285,420). At the median the gap is -31% against the U.S. median of $312,400.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $265,750 | $214,920 | $71,000 | $465,980 | 80 |
| Nebraska | $269,160 | $229,140 | $71,000 | $465,980 | 90 |
| United States | $285,420 | $312,400 | $92,540 | $449,970 | 11,110 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physicians, Pathologists salary after taxes in Omaha
On the average salary of $265,750, a single filer in Omaha takes home about $182,310 a year, or $15,192 a month and $7,012 every two weeks. Taxes take 31% of gross pay.
The Omaha, NE-IA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IA | $184,035 | $15,336 |
| Working in NE | $182,310 | $15,192 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Omaha a good place for physicians, pathologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Omaha area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $265,750 buys what about $289,138 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 4.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Omaha ($49,660). A typical home costs $310,337, or 1.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Physicians, Pathologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Kansas City, MO$245,550
- St. Louis, MO$268,500
- Oklahoma City, OK$314,230
- Chicago, IL$339,170
- Indianapolis, IN$313,590
- Dallas, TX$290,110
Highest-paying cities for physicians, pathologists
Tampa, FL pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($345,500).
- Tampa, FL$345,500
- Baltimore, MD$343,850
- Miami, FL$340,620
- Chicago, IL$339,170
- Phoenix, AZ$323,670
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Physicians, Pathologists salary in Omaha: questions
How much do physicians, pathologists make an hour in Omaha?
$127.77 an hour on average, and $103.33 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physicians, pathologists salary in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $71,000 a year and the 25th percentile is $97,300, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physicians, pathologists take-home pay in Omaha?
About $182,310 a year ($15,192 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $265,750.
Do physicians, pathologists earn more in Omaha than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($285,420).
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. SOC code 29-1222; area Omaha, NE-IA (36540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.33, this job is 2.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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